Prosecution Requests More Time in Murder Case

By D.C. Witness Staff - July 3, 2019
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A prosecutor told a DC Superior Court judge July 2 that the prosecution would probably need the full nine months to secure an indictment for two murder defendants.

Stephon Evans and Alonzo Brown are charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 22-year-old Michael Taylor on the 1700 block of Benning Road, NE on Jan. 12. Evans,19, and Brown, 22, were arrested on Jan. 23.

The prosecutor said more time was needed because a fourth suspect, Tavist Alston, was arrested on June 26 in connection to the case. 

According to court documents, security footage shows four armed men approach the Pentacle Apartments on Benning Road. Apparently, the suspects were canvassing the area and then fired their guns at multiple people running for cover. Taylor was the only person to succumb to his injuries. 

Even though D.C. Witness reported that 21-year-old Carlos Turner pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit a crime of violence in May, the plea deal has not been filed on DC Courts.  Another hearing has been set for Turner on Oct. 11. 

Brown is scheduled for a grand jury hearing. The date of the hearing wasn’t disclosed. Evans is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Oct. 3.