Preliminary Hearing Set for Labor Day Weekend Killing

By D.C. Witness Staff - September 10, 2018
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A preliminary hearing has been set for the man accused of killing Carl Day-Baker last weekend.

Timothy Gibson allegedly shot Day-Baker, 28, on the 1500 block of T Street, SE on Sept. 1. Gibson, 27, is charged with second-degree murder while armed. According to court documents, witnesses said the decedent physically assaulted Day-Baker’s sister.

Apparently, Gibson received a call from his sister after an altercation between the two.  Gibson’s sister left the residence, but she was followed by the decedent.

When Gibson arrived he allegedly entered the residence without knocking, which, according to court documents, exasperated the conflict further. He was told by another resident that his sister left shortly before his arrival. Gibson then exited the house and walked towards Minnesota Ave, SE.

Moments later, Gibson and Day-Baker encountered each other on the street and began fighting. According to a witness, the decedent’s brother joined the fight and slammed Gibson to the ground, ending the physical altercation.

Gibson is accused of retrieving a gun from his vehicle and opening fire hitting Day-Baker twice.

During an arraignment Sept. 6, Gibson’s defense attorney, Eugene Ohm, requested his client be released on the grounds of self-defense, but DC Superior Court Magistrate Judge Heide Herrmann denied his appeal, citing public safety.

Day-Bake is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Sept.14.