Tahlil Byrd Archives - D.C. Witness

‘Three Firearms Bring Terror Down on the DC Community,’ Says Prosecutor in Three Co-Defendant Homicide Case

Details Prosecution presented closing arguments before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on June 4, which led to a mistrial motion in a murder conspiracy case. Koran Jackson, 23, Tyiion Kyree... Read More

Based on ‘Totality of Evidence’ Judge Denies Acquittal for Three Co-Defendants in Murder, Conspiracy Case

Details In an ongoing three co-defendant murder, conspiracy case, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt denied a defense motion to acquit the trio. It was the second time in a week... Read More

Prosecutors Link Rapper’s Murder to Teen’s Death, Shooting Spree

Details Prosecutors allege a rapper’s shooting was the motive for three defendants’ shooting spree, which led to the death of a young boy and multiple injuries. Koran Jackson, 23, Tyiion Kyree... Read More

Jury Hears Jail Calls About Firearm Allegedly Used in 2020 Homicide

Details Text messages between a defendant and an alleged co-conspirator were reviewed, along with jail call recordings, regarding a firearm allegedly linked to a 2020 homicide, conspiracy case. Koran Jackson, 23,... Read More

Defendant’s Mother Confirms His Connection to Co-Defendants in 2020 Homicide Trial

Details On April 1, a defendant’s mother testified about clothing and phone calls that link suspects charged with murder and conspiracy before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt. Koran Jackson, 23,... Read More

Prosecution Presents Social Media Messages of Gun Images in teen Murder Case

Details On March 26, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt heard testimony about social media messages showing firearms presented by the prosecution in a murder conspiracy case. Koran Jackson, 23, Tyiion... Read More

Prosecution Builds Conspiracy Theory in Homicide of a 13-Year-Old

Details On March 25, witnesses testified before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt about evidence collected by search warrants against alleged murder co-conspirators. Koran Jackson, 23, Tyiion Kyree Freeman, 24, and... Read More

Witness Testifies About a Connection Between a Murder Weapon and a Suspect

Details On March 14, a witness linked to a defendant in a 2020 homicide case testified about a possible murder weapon before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt. Koran Jackson, 23,... Read More

Judge Revokes Probation for Homicide Defendant

Details On Feb. 29, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun revoked a homicide defendant’s probation based on his violation of release conditions. On January 21, 2020, Adrian Vinson, 23, pleaded guilty... Read More

Judge Sentences Involuntary Manslaughter Defendant

Details A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant to five years of incarceration, of which two years were suspended with credit for time served, plus 18 months of supervised release.... Read More

Murder Defendant Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter

Details During a felony arraignment on Jan. 21, a murder defendant pleaded guilty to an involuntary manslaughter. Adrian Vinson 19, was initially charged with first-degree murder while armed and unlawful possession... Read More

Document: Arrest Made in September Homicide in Northwest, DC

Details The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 19 year old in connection to a homicide that occurred in Shaw. According to a press release, Adrian Vinson is charged with first-degree murder... Read More