Prosecution Works Towards Indictment In Co-Defendant Murder Case

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On Jan. 13, the prosecution confirmed that they are moving towards returning an indictment by the end of the day.

Damonta Thompson, 26, Erwin Dubose, 28, and Kamar Queen, 25, are charged with first-degree murder while armed on Sept. 4, 2021, on the 600 block of Longfellow Street, NW. The men are accused of allegedly shooting 31-year-old Donetta Dyson, 24-year-old Keenan Braxton and 37-year-old Johnny Joyner and injuring three others. 

Toyia Johnson, 50, was charged with tampering with evidence.

During the Friday hearing, the parties set an arraignment date for Jan. 20.