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By
Aubree Tomasetti [former]
- October 31, 2023
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On Oct. 31, a preliminary hearing held in front of DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo was rescheduled when defense attorneys discovered one of the co-defendants was being charged with another homicide.
Aaron Walker, 19, and Dasani Dawson, 19, are charged with first-degree murder for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Brian Buxton. The incident occurred on Aug. 9, 2022 on the 100 block of Irvington Street, SW.
Walker’s defense attorney, Brandi Harden, stated she was informed by prosecution that Walker would be charged in another homicide minutes before the proceeding was set to begin.
The details of the case were not specified.
Harden explained she needed more time to prepare for the preliminary hearing given this new information.
Parties will reconvene Dec. 14 for the rescheduled preliminary hearing.