Prosecution Continues Investigation into 2018 Murder

By D.C. Witness Staff - May 7, 2019
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During a hearing May 6, a prosecutor in  a murder case said his grand jury investigation is on-going.

David Hahqwon Beale is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the death of 42-year-old George Johnson, Jr. on the 800 block of Oglethorpe Street, NE on May 7, 2018.

According to DC Courts, DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman found probable cause on Feb. 27 and ordered Beale, 20, held without bail.

According to court documents, police recovered Beale’s cellphone from a stolen pizza delivery vehicle. Apparently, the phone contained a video of Beale holding a black 9mm Glock. After obtaining a warrant, police recovered multiple firearms, including the Glock, from Beale’s residence. Court documents state the police were able to determine that shell casings from the scene were fired from the gun found in Beale’s residence.

Beale is scheduled for a felony status conference on Aug. 6.