A teen murder defendant pleaded not guilty to all indictment charges, and was denied release on June 2 by DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan.
Jaylen Suggs, 19, is charged with first-degree murder while armed while committing or attempting to commit robbery, attempted robbery while armed, unauthorized use of a vehicle during a crime of violence, and four charges of assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 38-year-old Ricky Canty. The incident occurred on April 25, 2024, on the 4500 block of Sheriff Road, NE
Kevann Gardner, Suggs’ defense attorney, alerted the court of his intent to plead not guilty, and requested Suggs be released pending further proceedings. Judge Ryan denied the request, stating Suggs would continue to be held “to keep the community safe.”
Parties are slated to reconvene July 3.
