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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- January 19, 2018
Homicides
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Suspects
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The Metropolitan Police Department arrested Northeast D.C. resident James Mayfield, and charged him with the homicides of three people.
Mayfield has been arrested and charged with the murders of Elijah Henry, Jamahri Sydnor and Jermaine Bowens.
According to the police, Mayfield, 18, allegedly killed Sydnor, 17, on Aug. 12, 2017, while shooting at another target; Bowens on Dec. 26 and Henry, 21, on Dec. 27, 2017.All three victims were shot in the Northeast quadrant of the city.
Mayfield, 18, was also arrested on Dec. 27, 2017. He is currently being held without bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Jan. 30.