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Andre Burks Sentenced to 15 Years for Killing Antwan Boseman

Imari Williams — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 18:51:40 -0400

Andre Burks was sentenced to 15 years Thursday for fatally shooting Antwan Boseman, and for wounding another man after Burks and Boseman got into an argument.

Burks pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed and assault with a deadly weapon on June 2.

Boseman, 24, was found on Aug. 4, 2012, in the 800 block of Barnaby Street Southeast with multiple gunshot wounds. He had been shot multiple times in the neck, back and left knee area, according to plea documents.

A witness told police that the men were part of a group trying to resolve a neighborhood argument about an assault, according to court documents. The witness said that during the conversation, Burks made "references to 'gun play' and further altercations that would occur over the next week," documents say.

Burks will serve 13 years for the second-degree murder charge, plus two years for assault with a deadly weapon.

Andre Burks Pleads Guilty in the Death of Antwan Boseman

Megan Arellano — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 20:46:20 -0400

Andre Burks pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree murder while armed and assault with a deadly weapon for the shooting death of Antwan Boseman and wounding another man after Burks and Boseman got into an argument.

In exchange for his plea, prosecutors have agreed to recommend a 13 year sentence for the second-degree murder charge and a two year sentence for the assault with a deadly weapon charge to run consecutively. Burks was arrested in December 2013 on suspicion of a charge of second-degree murder in connection with the case.

Boseman, 24, was found on August 4, 2012, in the 800 block of Barnaby Street Southeast suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Plea documents state that Boseman was shot multiple times in the neck, back, and left knee area.

According to charging documents, one witness told police that the men were part of a group trying to resolve a neighborhood argument about an assault. The witness said that during the conversation, Burks made “references to ‘gun play’ and further altercations that would occur over the next week,” state documents.

MPD Detective Gabriel Truby testified in a preliminary hearing held March that the shooting stemmed from two fights earlier on August 3, each fight more violent than the last.

The proffer of facts states simply that Burks got into an argument with Boseman while in the 800 block of Barnaby Street Southeast. Just after 2:00 a.m. on the same day, Burks shot multiple times Boseman and shot Lavelle Riddick once in the stomach, according to the proffer.

Plea documents are attached below.

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Andre Burks Held on Probable Cause in Shooting Death of Antwan Boseman

Dana Jennings — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 20:48:53 -0400

Judge Rhonda Winston ruled Friday that there is probable cause in the case against Andre Burks, held in connection with the shooting death of Antwan Boseman; Burks is suspected of second-degree murder in the case.

Boseman was one of two men found by police shot at the 800 block of Barnaby Street Southeast at around 2 A.M. on August 4, 2012. Both were transported to the hospital. Boseman died and the other man survived.

At a preliminary hearing Friday, MPD Detective Gabriel Truby testified that the shooting stemmed from two fights earlier on August 3, each becoming more violent than the last.

After the second fight, prosecutors said, Burks made reference to “gun play” that would ensue if his opponents didn’t back down, Truby testified that a witness told him.

Truby described two opposing groups of men from the apartments as being from either the "Up Top" or the "Down Bottom" group.

"There was a retaliatory fistfight before the shooting," said Truby.

About an hour after the exchange, Truby said, Burks, Boseman, and others argued again. One man attempted to shoot a gun in the air, but it malfunctioned.

Truby said that one witness described that after hearing shots they looked up and saw Burks pointing a gun at Boseman, still arguing with him. The witness ran for cover and heard several gunshots.

Burks' defense attorneys argued that those accounts though were not to be trusted. The only witness who identified Burks had admitted to taking ecstasy and drinking at least four alcoholic beverages on the night of the incident, defense attorneys said.

Still, Winston moved the case forward.

“It may not be the strongest case for probable cause, but there is probable cause,” she said.

A felony status hearing is set for June 5, 2014.

Andre Burks Held in Connection with Antwan Boseman Murder

Megan Arellano — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 16:20:03 -0500

Judge Karen Howze found probable cause Tuesday in the case against Andre Burks. Burks is accused of participating in the shooting death of Antwan Boseman.

Burks, 26, is serving a sentence for a robbery charge until July 2015. A preliminary hearing in the murder case is scheduled January 24, 2014. He is suspected of second-degree murder.

In the early morning of August 4, 2012, police found two men suffering from a gunshot wounds in front of 836 Barnaby Street Southeast. Both men were transported to the hospital; one man survived and the other, Boseman, died.

According to charging documents, one witness told police that the men were part of a group trying to resolve a neighborhood argument about an assault. The witness said that during the conversation, Burks made "references to 'gun play' and further altercations that would occur over the next week," state documents. According to the documents, the witness further reported that Boseman "took exception" to Burks comments and the two exchanged words before Burks left the area.

Shortly after that, the witness said that Burks and two other individuals followed Boseman out of a nearby walkway. According to the witness, Boseman started to argue with Burks and the two other men. Then one of the other individuals stepped away and produced a handgun, the witness told police. The individual tried to shoot the gun in the air, but the gun malfunctioned, according to the witness. The second person with Burks took the gun and approached Boseman, the witness said.

The witness chose that moment to run for cover in a nearby building, documents state. In the building, the witness said that it heard several gunshots. After the witness left the building, it saw Boseman and Burks suffering from gunshots, court documents state.

Another witness told police that after hearing a gunshot and someone yell, "I'm hit!", the witness saw Burks pointing a gun at the surviving victim. This witness said that Boseman stood in front of Burks, arguing with him. The witness also chose to run for cover and heard several gunshots, documents state. After the conclusion of the gunshots, the witness told police that it saw two people suffering from gunshot wounds.

Charging documents are below.

Andre Burks Arrested in Shooting Death of Antwan Boseman

Laura Amico — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 15:49:42 -0500

A 26-year-old Southeast DC man was arrested Monday on suspicion of second-degree murder while armed in connection with the August 2012 shooting death of Antwan Boseman.

Police identified the suspect as Andre Burks.

Boseman was one of two people shot in the 800 block of Barnaby Street Southeast on August 4, 2012. The other shooting victim survived.

A press release from MPD is after the jump.

December 30, 2013

Arrest Made in Homicide: 800 Block of Barnaby Street, SE

(Washington, DC)-Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced that an arrest has been made in the homicide which occurred in the 800 block of Barnaby Street, SE.

On Saturday, August 4, 2012, at approximately 2:13 am units from the Seventh District responded for the report of a double shooting. Upon arrival, they located two victims who were suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded and transported both victims to a local area hospital. The first victim was pronounced dead by a member of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The second victim was admitted to a local hospital.

The decedent is identified as 24 year-old Antwan Boseman of Southeast, Washington, DC.

On Monday, December 30, 2013, members of the Major Violators Section, Fugitive Unit arrested 26-year-old Andre Burks of Southeast, Washington, DC pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant charging him with Second Degree Murder while Armed in connection to the death of Antwan Boseman.