Reader Jazzy left this comment after Ronnie Scharrod Edon died in a shooting early Tuesday morning:
This world we all live in . Smh … i remember when it was an accomplishment to see 21(which is still sad). Now its a gold to see 18. Our kids have to wake up and stop this. We are losing our youth. This poor young man has lost his life which he just started to live. And for what. If you want to fight or kill why not fight for your country make a mark on history instead of making a mess.
Edon was 19.
A judge found probable cause in the case against Mark Kenyatta Bowser Jr. for the murder of Tracy Womack Tuesday, a ruling that prompted audible affirmation from Womack’s friends and family.
Police discovered 39-year-old Womack unconscious on the bedroom floor at her home in the 4600 block of Benning Road Southeast.
“How many times was the victim stabbed?” Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle Bradford asked Detective Marvin Washington in court Tuesday.
“Over 40 times,” Washington answered. Gasps could be heard from friends and family in the courtroom, many of whom burst into tears. Read more
A shooting in the 2600 block of Birney Place Southwest killed 19-year-old Ronnie Scharrod Edon early Tuesday morning, according to MPD.
Police officers responding to the sound of gunshots at approximately 1:36 a.m. found Edon suffering from an apparent gunshot wound after their systematic canvas of the area. Edon showed no signs of life at the scene.
A press release from MPD is after the jump.
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Prosecutors say Demonta Chappell followed Stevann Moorer, on the night of Oct. 27, 2012, and shot and killed him.
“Chappell and Moorer were walking so close that night that people may have thought they were together,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan Kravis said in opening arguments Monday.
But defense attorney Emily Stirba has a different theory and argued that the wrong man is on trial.
“Demonta Chappell is innocent, and he had nothing to do with this murder,” Stirba said. “You are going to hear a fabrication of a story, involving people serving in their own interest, where a man is blamed for someone else’s crime.”
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In brief:
Two homicides were reported this week in D.C.:
The trial of Daquan Tinker began on Monday with opening statements. Prosecutors argue that Tinker and four other individuals robbed Antoine Boddie and shot and killed Terrence Robinson while attempting to rob him. On Tuesday, Boddie testified testified that Tinker held a gun to his head and robbed him, during which time Boddie witnessed Tinker cross the street and shoot Robinson between three and four times.
Andre Hockaday, 26, was arrested and held in connection with the November 2011 shooting death of 27-year-old Ronald Smith. According to charging documents, police believe Smith was murdered because he was a witness to the murder of Ervin Lamont Griffin.
William Hunt was indicted Tuesday for premeditated first-degree murder while armed and obstruction of justice in connection with the May 2011 stabbing death of 48-year-old George White. White was stabbed 59 times during an argument over a lawnmower, the documents say.
A judge ordered Michael Gayle held Friday in connection with the June 29 stabbing death of Eboni Domally. According to prosecutors, Domally’s 9-year-old son witnessed Gayle choke and repeatedly stab his mother. Before ruling, Judge Lynn Leibovitz told the court she found Gayle “extremely dangerous and a risk of flight.”
Anthony Williams pleaded guilty to second-degree murder Friday for the November 2013 shooting death of 24-year-old James Edward Booker. Police found Booker suffering from gunshot wounds on the 500 block of Alabama Avenue Southeast. Booker was taken to a local hospital where he died less than one hour later.
Prosecutors dismissed a charge of carrying a pistol without a license against Demonta Chappell, who is on trial for the murder of Stevann Moorer. Chappell still faces charges of premeditated first-degree murder, obstruction of justice and two firearms offenses.
Each week, Homicide Watch brings you a list of upcoming hearings in the cases we follow. All hearings are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted. To add an item to the listing, email homicidewatchdc@gmail.com. To see scheduled court hearings beyond next week, see our calendar.
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A man fatally stabbed in D.C. Friday afternoon has been identified as 35-year-old Kenneth Young Jr. of Northwest.
Police found Young at approximately 5:33 p.m. in the 3400 block of 14th Street Northwest suffering from an apparent stab wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
A press release from MPD is after the jump.
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Anthony Williams pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder while armed for the fatal shooting of James Edward Booker.
According to the proffer of facts, on Nov. 5, 2013, Booker was walking on the sidewalk in the 3200 block of 6th street, when Williams and two unidentified individuals approached Booker from behind. Williams stood in front of Booker, blocking his path, with a handgun in his right hand.
Prosecutors say Williams pointed the gun at Booker and as Booker turned and ran North on 6th street, Williams fired several shots hitting him as he ran up 6th street Southeast. After the shooting, Williams left the scene along with the two individuals, documents say. Read more
Prosecutors dismissed a charge of carrying a pistol without a license Thursday in the case against Demonta Chappell, who is accused of fatally shooting Stevann Moorer.
Chappell’s other charges remain the same, including first-degree premeditated murder, two firearm offenses, and obstruction of justice. Read more
A judge found probable cause Friday in the case against Michael Gayle for the stabbing death of Eboni Domally on June 29.
Police found Domally, 31, with multiple stab wounds to her back and stomach in the 5200 block of Queens Stroll Place Southeast.
Domally’s nine-year-old son watched Gayle as he choked his mother and stabbed her over and over again, Assistant U.S. Attorney Magdalena Acevedo told the court. Read more
