Don Demichie Page Jr. | Homicide Watch DC

Widow: "This wasn't a stranger who shot him"

Imari Williams — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 12:55:06 -0500

A judge sentenced Don Demichie Page Jr. to 14 years in prison Thursday for the June 2013 shooting death of Quentin Lavar White.

Page pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed in October.

During a victim impact statement, White's widow said that Page had a relationship with White and he took more than one life that night.

"This wasn't a stranger who shot him," Brittani White told the court. "He knew him and I feel like when he killed one person, he took three lives." She added that she has two sons that won't ever see their father again.

At 12:45 a.m. police responded to a shooting in the 3500 block of East Capitol Street Southeast and found White suffering from a gunshot wound. He died at a hospital 35 minutes later. He was 28.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle Bradford told the court that she had become familiar with Page while investigating the December 2012 death of Angelo Alphonso Payne. She said that Page had a great reputation in the community and this case took her by surprise.

"I was shocked," Bradford said.

Bradford argued that a neighborhood brawl initially started as a fist fight between White's friends and Page's friends. It began once someone yelled "Free Khari," Bradford said. At the time, it was alleged that Khari Williams had murdered Payne, according to Bradford.

"This should have stayed a fist fight, but Page went and got a gun and made the decision to take White's life," Bradford said.

Defense attorney Brandi Harden agreed with the government that "this did start out as a fist fight," but argued that Page was attempting to break up the fight, and wanted to scare White and his friends away. Page felt like they were "getting the best of his friend," Hardin said.

Page asked the White family to forgive him as he addressed the court: "It might be impossible, but I do ask for forgiveness."

Don Page Jr Pleads Guilty to Quentin White's Murder

Amelia Rufer — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 18:16:58 -0400

Don Demichie Page Jr. pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder while armed for the fatal shooting of Quentin Lavar White on June 22, 2013. He was originally charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed.

According to the plea agreement, he will spend 12 to 15 years in prison. The maximum sentence for second-degree murder while armed is 40 years.

Police responded to a shooting at 12:45 a.m. and found White suffering from a gunshot wound, according to charging documents. They transported him to a local hospital where he died at 1:20 a.m.

According to the proffer of facts, a group of people was gathered on the 3500 block of East Capitol Street Southeast when Page’s friend, Wesley Monroe, began to fight with one of White's friends.

White tried to break up the fight, according to the charging documents.

Prosecutors say Page then retrieved a silver handgun and said, "y'all not going to be jumping him," referring to Monroe. Documents say he fired the gun into the air.

White then approached Page with his hands up in a fighting position. Page pointed the gun at White, who said, "You ain’t gonna shoot me, you b-- a-- n--."

Page then fired the gun at White, hitting him in the chest.

Page is scheduled for sentencing on Dec. 18 at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Rhonda Reid Winston.

Charges Dropped in Case Against Wesley Monroe

Ivan Natividad — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 10:37:35 -0400

Charges against Wesley Monroe were dropped Wednesday after prosecutors in the case asked Judge Ronna Beck to dismiss the case.

Monroe had been suspected in connection with the June shooting death of 28-year-old Quentin Lavar White. He was arrested in July and held until the end of August, when he was released on his personal recognizance.

White was killed June 22 around 12:44 a.m. on the 3500 block of East Capitol Street Southeast. Police found him suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he died.

Three weeks later, Monroe, 21, was arrested and held on suspicion of first-degree murder while armed. A second suspect, Don Page, was arrested several days later also in connection with White's death.

Page remains held in White's murder pending a grand jury investigation. A status conference is scheduled for next Friday in his case.

Wesley Monroe Released From D.C. Jail

Penny Ray — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 10:35:17 -0400

Wesley Monroe, one of two men charged in connection with the shooting death of 28-year-old Quentin Lavar White, was released from D.C. jail Thursday on a personal promise to appear at all scheduled court hearings in the case. Monroe, 21, was also ordered to stay away from the 3500 block of East Capitol Street Southeast.

In the early morning hours of June 22, White was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest in the 3500 block of East Capitol Street SE; he later died at the hospital.

At a preliminary hearing earlier this month, Judge Ronna Beck found probable cause that Monroe and Don Demichie Page Jr. both participated in White's death. Beck signed an order releasing Monroe from jail Thursday.

Charging documents in the case say that on June 22 a group of people were gathered outside in the 3500 block of East Capitol Street SE, when one of White’s friends and Monroe began to fight. Witnesses say White attempted to stop the fight.

A witness told police that Page then pulled out a large silver handgun and said, “Y’all not going to be jumping him,” referring to Monroe, and then fired the gun into the air. White then approached Page with his hands up in a fighting position and told Page to “fight him like a man,” according to arrest documents. The witness said Page told White he wasn’t going to fight then pointed the gun at him.

At the preliminary hearing, Metropolitan Police Detective Robert Cephas testified that the witness was 10 feet away from the confrontation and heard Monroe incite Page to shoot, saying, “Bust him, bust that n—.”

Charging documents state that White replied, “You ain’t gonna shoot me, you b— a— n—.”

The witness told police he heard a gunshot and then watched White fall to the ground.

Monroe is scheduled for a bond review hearing September 27; he and Page are both scheduled for a felony status conference October 18.

Monroe's release documents are below.

Wesley Monroe Release Order (PDF)Wesley Monroe Release Order (Text)

Wesley Monroe Stay Away Order (PDF)Wesley Monroe Stay Away Order (Text)

Detective Says "Free Khari Williams" Led to Quentin White's Death

Megan Arellano — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 18:47:37 -0400

Judge Ronna Beck found probable cause Friday that Don Demichie Page Jr. and Wesley Monroe both participated in the shooting death of Quentin Lavar White. Page and Monroe remain held while a grand jury investigates the case.

In the early morning hours of June 22, police found White with a gunshot wound to the chest in the 3500 block of East Capitol Street Southeast. Emergency personnel transported White to a hospital where he later died from his injuries.

Page and Monroe were arrested in July on suspicion of first-degree murder while armed in connection with White's death.

At their preliminary hearing Friday, Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle Bradford said there are "no facts to indicate that [Page's] actions were in defense of another or self-defense," adding that Monroe should be charged on the basis that he "aided and abetted, specifically by inciting" the shooting.

Metropolitan Police Detective Robert Cephas testified Friday that he believes the argument that led to White's death began after someone yelled "free Khari Williams," and that the statement upset Monroe.

Cephas said that police believe Williams participated in a December 2012 shooting. Homicide Watch D.C.'s records list a Khari Natron Williams as a suspect in the 2012 shooting death of Angelo Alphonso Payne. After the hearing Friday, prosecutors would not confirm or deny whether the Williams mentioned by Cephas was the same person who allegedly shot Payne.

Charging documents related to Page and Monroe say that on June 22 a group of people were gathered outside in the 3500 block of East Capitol Street SE, when one of White’s friends and Monroe began to fight. Witnesses say White attempted to stop the fight.

A witness says Page then pulled out a large silver handgun and said, “Y’all not going to be jumping him,” referring to Monroe, and then fired the gun into the air. White then approached Page with his hands up in a fighting position and told Page to “fight him like a man,” according to arrest documents. The witness said Page told White he wasn’t going to fight then pointed the gun at him.

Detective Cephas testified that the witness was 10 feet away from the confrontation and heard Monroe incite Page to shoot, saying, "Bust him, bust that n—."

Charging documents state that White replied, “You ain’t gonna shoot me, you b— a— n—.”

The witness told police he heard a gunshot and then watched White fall to the ground.

Detective Cephas testified that since the arrests he has spoken with a fourth witness who saw Page and Monroe leave the scene together in a light colored vehicle.

A fifth witness has come forward and said that Page was not on the scene that evening, Cephas testified. Cephas said, though, that detectives believe the witness is one of Page's close friends.

The case is scheduled for a felony status conference on October 18.

Don Page Jr. Held in Connection with Quentin White Murder

Megan Arellano — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 17:21:07 -0400

A judge found probable cause to believe Wednesday that Don Demichie Page Jr. participated in the shooting death of 28-year-old Quentin Lavar White. Page remains held pending a preliminary hearing scheduled July 19.

He is suspected of first-degree murder.

In the early morning of June 22, police found White suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest in the 3500 block of East Capitol Street Southeast.

Court documents say that a group of people were gathered outside when one of White’s friends and Wesley Monroe, a co-defendant in the case, began to fight. Witnesses say White intervened and attempted to stop the fight.

One witness told police that Page pulled out a large silver handgun and said, "Y'all not going to be jumping him," referring to Monroe, then fired the gun into the air. Monroe tried to take the gun away from Page, but failed, documents say. Then White approached Page with his hands up in a fighting position and told Page to "fight him like a man," according to arrest documents.

The witness said Page told White he wasn't going to fight then pointed the gun at him. Monroe started encouraging Page to shoot, documents say. Then White said, “You ain’t gonna shoot me, you b— a— n—.”

The witness heard a gunshot and then watched White fall to the ground.

Page is the second person to be arrested in the case; Monroe was arrested and ordered held on suspicion of first-degree murder earlier this month.

Charging documents are below.

Don Page Charging Documents (PDF)Don Page Charging Documents (Text)

Don Demichie Page, Jr. Arrested in Connection with Death of Quentin Lavar White

Laura Amico — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:07:50 -0400

A 23-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with the June shooting death of Quentin Lavar White.

Police said Tuesday evening that the man, identified as Don Demichie Page, Jr, is suspected of first-degree murder.

Page is the second person to be arrested in the case; Wesley Monroe was arrested and ordered held on suspicion of first-degree murder earlier this month.

A press release from MPD is below.

July 16, 2013

Additional Arrest Made in Homicide:
3500 Block of East Capitol Street, SE

(Washington, DC)-Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced that an additional arrest has been made in the fatal shooting which occurred in the 3500 block of East Capitol Street, SE.

On Saturday, June 22, 2013 at approximately 12:44 am, officers from the Sixth District responded to the 3500 block of East Capitol Street, SE for the report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Personnel from DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent is identified as 28 year-old Quentin Lavar White of Southeast, Washington, DC.

On Friday, July 5, 2013, a second suspect was arrested in West Virginia on a Fugitive from Justice charge in connection to the outstanding District of Columbia Superior Court Arrest Warrant and was awaiting extradition to Washington, DC.

On Tuesday, July 16, 2013, members of the Homicide Branch arrested 23-year-old Don Demichie Page, Jr. of Southeast, DC charging him pursuant to an arrest warrant for First Degree Murder for the homicide of Quentin Lavar White.