Second Surviving Victim Testifies in Homicide Trial

By Ashley Fajardo Perez [former] - January 24, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

On Jan. 22, a second surviving victim who suffered gunshot wounds to his hip, leg and right foot testified before a jury in DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo’s courtroom.  

Vorreze Thomas, 25, and his uncle Delonta Stevenson, 28, are charged with conspiracy, first-degree murder while armed, and two counts of assault with intent to kill, among other charges, for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Terrance Allen. The incident occurred on Jan. 18, 2021, on the 3000 block of Stanton Road, SE, and left two other individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. 

All three victims were found inside a vehicle at the scene. 

The defense continued to question the Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS) crime scene investigator’s about past reprimands for allegedly mishandling or contaminating evidence.

The government in turn said the investigator only came into contact with the evidence once in this case after swabbing the cheeks of both defendants for DNA samples.

Then, the second surviving victim of the shooting was called to the stand by the prosecution. The witness acknowledged he is currently facing charges for allegedly carrying a pistol without a license.

The victim said he met Stevenson while they were both locked up for past, unrelated crimes and described their relationship as being “cool with each other” for a while.

However, following a shooting incident a few months earlier severely injuring Stevenson, the victim felt he was being treated “differently” by Stevenson and others around him because they thought the victim “set up” Stevenson. 

Prosecutors then questioned the victim about his recollection of the fatal shooting incident including a review of a large aerial image of the crime scene. He identified Stevenson as allegedly being present during the incident, adding that he knew the suspect’s vehicle, a Volvo SUV, belonged to Thomas.

As the proceeding concluded, the defense began its cross examination by reviewing transcripts of the victim’s interview with the police and grand jury testimony about the incident. 

Parties are expected to reconvene Jan. 23.