Prosecutor in Murder Case Says They Expect Indictment Soon

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A prosecutor in a murder case said on Nov. 30 that they expect to indict the defendant soon.

Devonte Brothers is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 30-year-old Arkeem Jackson on June 16, 2019, on the 4300 block of 4th Street, SE. During this shooting, four other victims were non-fatally wounded by the gunfire.

Brothers, 26, is also charged with first-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 27-year-old Deron Leake on Oct. 17, 2019, on the 4200 block of 6th Street, SE.

The prosecution said they should have all indictment charges filed by the next hearing on Feb. 25.

Judge Milton Lee asked parties to turn over discovery evidence by the time the indictment process is finished.

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