Prosecution Says She Expects an Indictment by April

By D.C. Witness Staff - January 11, 2019
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A prosecutor told a judge Jan. 11  that she expects a grand jury to indict a murder defendant in April.

Bernard McKinney is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged role in the death of 24-year-old Daymond Chicas on the 300 block of 50th Street, NE in June 2018.

During the hearing, the defense also requested to set a trial date. However, the prosecutor, who is new on the case, requested to set the date at the next hearing.

D.C. Superior Court Judge Craig Iscoe granted the prosecution’s request and set a status hearing on Feb. 15.

According to court documents, a witness, who was allegedly with Chicas on the day of the murder, told police they were at a public pool when two juveniles stole Chicas’ phone. The two juveniles ran away and Chicas and the witness followed them. Apparently, the juveniles led them to McKinney, 17, and an unidentified male, who allegedly tried to rob them. The witness said the unidentified male ended up shooting Chicas in the process.

It’s unclear whether or not the unidentified male is being charged in connection to Chicas’ death.

McKinney is being charged as an adult.