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D.C. Witness Staff
- September 26, 2019
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There is at least one piece of evidence available for testing in a 2018 homicide case, but the prosecution said testing would probably not be conducted.
Torey Stockton, 21, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged role in the death of 23-year-old Jasmine Light on the 2000 block of 16th Street, SE on Jan. 17, 2018.
Defense attorneys Justin Okezie and Gemma Stevens said they may still choose to conduct DNA testing on the evidence. Neither attorney gave any indication if the testing would occur.
According to court documents, Light was an unintentional victim of a drive-by shooting. The drive-by shooting began near King Convenience Store located on the 1500 block of U Street, SE and ended on the 2000 block of U Street, SE, according to court documents. Stockton also injured three other people during the shooting.
Stockton’s next status hearing is scheduled on Nov. 7. The defense is also expected to decide if independent DNA testing will be conducted at the hearing.