Witness Testifies Victim Was ‘Being Held Captive,’ by Boyfriend in Stabbing Case

By Tyler Davis - November 5, 2024
Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

A witness in a stabbing case testified the victim was “being held captive” by her boyfriend in a jury trial before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Nov. 4. 

Devan Green, 30, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, kidnapping while armed, kidnapping while armed against a minor, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon and simple assault for his alleged involvement in a domestic stabbing incident that occurred on Sept. 19, 2023 on the 500 block of 58th Street, NE.

One individual sustained severe injuries throughout her body during the attack.

Prosecutors called a family friend of the victim who testified that he saw Green try to snatch the victim’s phone from her hand during a FaceTime call the victim made to her sister, who was at her parent’s house, while the family friend was in the room. Subsequently, when he arrived at the victim’s apartment and was unable to get inside he began calling 911.

There were six total 911 calls made during the incident.

During the third call, the family friend said that the victim was “being held captive” by her boyfriend. 

Prosecutors then called the victim’s sister who arrived at the apartment after receiving a FaceTime call from the victim. The family member testified that she saw the victim at a window before watching the Green allegedly grab her forcefully by the arm and drag her away. 

The sister testified that she heard the victim say “He’s got a weapon,” and saw a knife with a red handle on the lawn outside the victim’s apartment window. 

Prosecutors called the victim’s father, who testified that he wanted to “solve this before we get the police involved.” He testified after Green refused to open the apartment door he attempted to kick the door down. 

He testified that the victim was in the hospital for one to two weeks following the incident, and could not walk without assistance after being discharged. 

Parties are slated to reconvene on Nov. 5.