Parties Will File Severance Motions in Co-Defendant Shooting Case

By Marissa Stambaugh , Radhakund Ramnarine - October 21, 2024
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Three shooting co-defendants alerted DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe that they plan to file motions to sever their cases, during a hearing on Oct. 18. 

Purnell Jackson, 37 is charged with three counts of aggravated assault knowingly while armed, 11 counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, eight counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, conspiracy, unlawful possession of a firearm (prior conviction), unlawful possession of ammunition, carrying a rifle or shotgun, two counts of second-degree burglary, two counts of unarmed carjacking, two counts of carrying a pistol without a license and possession of unregistered firearm.

Charles Turner, 36 and Kharee Jackson, 24, are charged with 11 counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, eight counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, conspiracy, three counts of aggravated assault knowingly while armed, unlawful possession of a firearm (prior conviction), carry pistol without a license, carrying rifle or shotgun, possession of unregistered firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, second-degree burglary and unarmed carjacking.

They are charged for their alleged involvement in a drive-by shooting that left three people injured. This crime occurred on Aug. 24, 2022, on the unit block of Quincy Place, NE. 

Defense attorneys, Daniel Dorsey for Kharee Jackson, Rachel Cicurel for Charles Turner and Julie Swaney for Purnell Jackson stated they want to ensure against jury bias so each defendant will receive a fair trial based only on the evidence against each individual.

Parties were given a deadline to file discussed motions of severance on or before Jan. 6, 2025. 

Parties are set to reconvene Nov. 15.