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Kiliane Gateau
- May 2, 2024
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A homicide defendant rejected a plea deal extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun in a May 2 hearing.
Pedro Funes, 33, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Arnold Humberto Solis on the 2200 block of Champlain Street, NW, on July 26, 2023.
According to court documents, the pair had gotten into an argument outside a liquor store in close proximity to the crime scene. Upon exiting the store, Funes allegedly told Solis, “The next time you say that s**t, I’m going to make sure you leak out your f****g brain.”
The exchange was apparently recorded on video surveillance cameras an hour before Funes is allegedly seen walking with Solis towards the location of the shooting.
The prosecution informed the court that they extended an offer that required Funes to plead guilty to second-degree murder while armed, in exchange for the prosecution not seeking an indictment.
The prosecution indicated that based on their communication with defense attorney Dana Page, Funes rejected the plea, which he confirmed in court.
Parties will reconvene June 7.
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