Second suspect arrested in Christopher Heard’s murder case

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Police on Tuesday arrested 37-year-old Malik Hewitt for the suspected shooting of 37-year-old Christopher Heard.

Hewitt was charged with first-degree-murder while armed.

Heard was shot on April 27, 2017 in the Woodland area of D.C. by 2307 Ainger Pl., SE.

Hewitt is the second suspect arrested in this case. On May 12, 31-year-old Nyekemia Everett was arrested and charged with first-degree-murder while armed. Everett is currently being held without bail and his next court date is June 16, 2017.

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