Prosecutors to Add a Co-Defendant Ffter Homicide Suspect’s Arraignment

By Mia Febles , Phillip Lopez - April 9, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Suspects |

On April 9, before DC Superior Court Judge Micheal O’Keefe, a homicide defendant pleaded not guilty during arraignment, and prosecutors claimed a co-defendant will be added to the case. 

Jadohn Bracey, 24, is charged with first-degree murder while armed premeditated, three counts of possession of firearm during crime of violence, two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a prior convict, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 41-year-old Angela Washington, who was on-duty as a special police officer. The incident occurred on Sept. 21, 2021 at 3300 block of 10th Place, SE. 

Bracey’s attorney, Pierce Suen, alerted the court he was pleading not guilty and asserted Bracey’s rights, including his constitutional right to a speedy trial. 

During the hearing, the prosecution alerted the judge and the defense that they are awaiting the transfer of another suspect from Prince George’s County, who will be added to the case as a co-defendant. 

The prosecution intends on having the co-defendant transferred to the DC Jail by next week. 

Parties are slated to return Oct. 18.