Tywayne Thompson | Homicide Watch DChttp://homicidewatch.org/victims/tywayne-thompson/Latest news about Tywayne Thompsonen-usMon, 19 May 2014 14:16:31 -0400Men Charged with Murder in Death of Tywayne Thompsonhttp://homicidewatch.org/2014/05/19/men-charged-with-murder-in-death-of-tywayne-thompson/<p>Two men accused in the shooting death of 25-year-old <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/victims/tywayne-thompson/">Tywayne Thompson</a> have each been charged with first-degree murder, in addition to armed robbery and conspiracy charges.</p> <p><a href="http://homicidewatch.org/suspects/carlos-p-parks/">Carlos Parks</a>, 18, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder, conspiracy, attempted robbery while armed, and two related weapons charges. While <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/suspects/troy-quentin-robinson/">Troy Robinson</a>, 19, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, conspiracy, attempted robbery while armed and three related charges. Both remain held.</p> <p>Robinson's defense attorney Kia Sears argued for supervised release awaiting trial, telling the court that the three witnesses who will testify will be refuted by other witnesses.<br /> <span id="more-22918"></span><br /> "They have been indicted by a grand jury for a number of crimes," said Judge Jennifer Anderson, explaining why she was rejecting their release, "I am not inclined to change their status."</p> <p>Thompson was <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/2013/09/13/carlos-parks-and-troy-robinson-held-in-murder-of-tywayne-thompson/">found by police suffering from gunshot wounds</a> shortly after 1 a.m. on June 24 of last year behind the 700 block of 12th Street Southeast. He was transported to the hospital where he later died. </p> <p>Parks told a witness that he and Robinson shot Thompson after they pretended to be interested in buying Thompson's scooter, which he was driving, according to arrest documents. </p> <p>Robinson shot Thompson in the leg, and then Parks told Robinson to "finish him off" to avoid being identified to the police, but Parks shot Thompson after Robinson hesitated, Parks told the witness according to arrest documents.</p> <p>Another witness told police that Robinson and Parks were arguing about who shot Thompson where, with both saying that they shot Thompson in the legs, but denying that they fired the fatal stomach shot, according to court documents.</p> <p>Robinson was <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/2013/08/23/troy-quentin-robinson-held-in-connection-with-tywayne-thompson-murder/">arrested in August</a>, and Parks was <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/2013/09/04/carlos-parks-held-in-connection-with-tywayne-thompson-murder/">arrested in September</a>.</p> <p>A status hearing in the case is scheduled for July 30.</p> <p><em>The men's indictments have been added to the post below.</em></p> <script src='http://s3.documentcloud.org/viewer/loader.js'></script> <script> DV.load('http://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1312923-robinson-troy-indictment.js', { width: 500, height: 600, sidebar: false, text: true, pdf: true, container: '#DV-viewer-1312923-robinson-troy-indictment' }); </script> <script src='http://s3.documentcloud.org/viewer/loader.js'></script> <script> DV.load('http://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1312924-parks-carlos-indictment.js', { width: 500, height: 600, sidebar: false, text: true, pdf: true, container: '#DV-viewer-1312924-parks-carlos-indictment' }); </script> Dana JenningsMon, 19 May 2014 14:16:31 -0400http://homicidewatch.org/2014/05/19/men-charged-with-murder-in-death-of-tywayne-thompson/Tywayne ThompsonCarlos P ParksTroy Quentin RobinsonCarlos Parks and Troy Robinson Held in Murder of Tywayne Thompsonhttp://homicidewatch.org/2013/09/13/carlos-parks-and-troy-robinson-held-in-murder-of-tywayne-thompson/<p>A Superior Court judge on Friday found evidence to charge two DC men with killing a 25-year-old man over a scooter.</p> <p>The suspects, <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/suspects/carlos-p-parks/" >Carlos Parks</a> and <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/suspects/troy-quentin-robinson/" >Troy Robinson</a>, were ordered held while a grand jury investigates the case.<br /> <span id="more-17776"></span><br /> Police found <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/victims/tywayne-thompson/" >Tywayne Thompson</a> June 24 around 1:25 a.m. in the rear of the 700 block of 12th Street Southeast suffering from gunshot wounds. Thompson was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. </p> <p>Robinson was arrested August 22 and held on a charge of second-degree murder while armed, Parks was arrested last week and held in suspicion of second-degree murder in connection with Thompson's death. </p> <p>Arrests documents state that a witness who spoke to Thompson an hour before he was shot, told police Thompson said he was going to ride his scooter to the 700 block of 12th Street Southeast.</p> <p>Another witness heard someone he identified as Carlos Parks talk about him and Robinson shooting Thompson for his scooter. The witness told police that Parks said Robinson approached Thompson pretending to buy his scooter, and then Robinson and Thompson walked away. A short while later Robinson shot Thompson in the leg, the witness said Parks told him.</p> <p>The witness said Parks told Robinson to "finish him off" so he couldn’t identify them to the police, but Robinson wouldn’t; so Parks did.</p> <p>Another witness told police that days after the shooting he overheard both defendants arguing about who shot Thompson where. The witness said they both admitted to shooting Thompson in the legs, but denied shooting him in the stomach.</p> <p>Court documents state that Thompson suffered gunshot wounds to the groin, the back and left leg; the bullet that caused the back wound exited through his stomach and was the wound that caused his death.</p> <p>Robinson's defense attorney, Kia Sears, argued Friday that because Robinson is implicated only in shooting Thompson's leg, he should not be considered responsible for his death. But Judge Frank Sullivan said the shot still contributed to the crime, and Thompson's death.</p> <p>The case is scheduled for a felony status conference November 21 with Judge Herbert Dixon.</p> Ivan NatividadFri, 13 Sep 2013 16:45:27 -0400http://homicidewatch.org/2013/09/13/carlos-parks-and-troy-robinson-held-in-murder-of-tywayne-thompson/Tywayne ThompsonCarlos P ParksTroy Quentin RobinsonCarlos Parks Held in Connection with Tywayne Thompson Murderhttp://homicidewatch.org/2013/09/04/carlos-parks-held-in-connection-with-tywayne-thompson-murder/<p>Judge Karen Howze ruled that there was enough evidence Wednesday to hold <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/suspects/carlos-p-parks" >Carlos Parks</a> in connection with the the June shooting death of 25-year-old <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/victims/tywayne-thompson/" >Tywayne Thompson</a>. </p> <p>Parks, 17, is the second suspect to be held in connection with the case. <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/suspects/troy-quentin-robinson/" >Troy Quentin Robinson</a> was <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/2013/08/23/troy-quentin-robinson-held-in-connection-with-tywayne-thompson-murder/" >arrested in connection</a> with Thompson's death in August. A preliminary hearing for Parks and Robinson has been scheduled for September 13.</p> <p>On June 24, around 1:25 a.m., Thompson was found by police in the 700 block of 12th Street Southeast suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Thompson was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.<br /> <span id="more-17645"></span><br /> Prosecutors believe Thompson was killed over a failed scooter robbery.</p> <p>Arrests documents say a witness heard Park "bragging" on two separate occasions about the shooting that killed Thompson. Park allegedly told the witness that he and an individual named "Shine" were going to pretend to buy Thompson's scooter, then rob him of it. According to the witness, Park said that "Shine" shot Thompson in the legs. The witness said Parks told Robinson to finish Thompson off so he couldn’t identify them to the police, but when Robinson was reluctant to fire, Parks did. </p> <p>Another witness told police about an argument between Shine and Park several days after the shooting. In the argument, the witness told police that the two men argued about who shot Thompson in the legs and who shot Thompson in the stomach. In the alleged argument, neither Robinson nor Parks wanted to claim responsibility for shooting Thompson in the abdomen.</p> <p>Court documents say Thompson suffered gunshot wounds to the back, groin and left leg; and the bullet that caused the back wound exited through his stomach.</p> <p>A final witness observed individuals running from the 700 block of 12th Street Southeast moments after gunshots were heard. After a series of interviews, the witness identified the individuals running from the scene as Robinson and Park.</p> <p><em>Charging documents will be added when they become available.</em></p> Megan ArellanoWed, 04 Sep 2013 16:53:07 -0400http://homicidewatch.org/2013/09/04/carlos-parks-held-in-connection-with-tywayne-thompson-murder/Tywayne ThompsonCarlos P ParksTroy Quentin RobinsonTroy Quentin Robinson Held in Connection with Tywayne Thompson Murderhttp://homicidewatch.org/2013/08/23/troy-quentin-robinson-held-in-connection-with-tywayne-thompson-murder/<p>Judge Karen Howze found probable cause Friday that <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/suspects/troy-quentin-robinson/" >Troy Quentin Robinson</a> participated in the June shooting death of 25-year-old <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/victims/tywayne-thompson/" >Tywayne Thompson</a>. Robinson, 18, remains held pending a preliminary hearing September 4.</p> <p>On June 24 at around 1:25 a.m., police found Thompson in the 700 block of 12th Street Southeast suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Thompson was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.</p> <p>Prosecutors believe Thompson was shot and killed over a scooter.<br /> <span id="more-17411"></span><br /> Arrests documents say a witness spoke to Thompson an hour before he was shot, and Thompson said he was going to ride his scooter to the 700 block of 12th Street SE.</p> <p>Another witness told police that on two separate occasions he heard someone he identified as Carlos Parks brag about shooting Thompson. The witness told police that Parks said he and Robinson planned to rob Thompson of his scooter. Parks said Robinson approached Thompson pretending to buy his scooter, according to the witness, and then Robinson and Thompson walked away together. </p> <p>A short while later, Robinson shot Thompson's legs, the witness said Parks told him. </p> <p>The witness said Parks told Robinson to finish Thompson off so he couldn't identify them to the police, but Robinson wouldn't, so Parks did it. </p> <p>Another witness told police that several days after the shooting he overheard Parks and Robinson arguing about who shot Thompson where. The witness said Robinson and Parks admitted to shooting Thompson in the legs, but both denied shooting him in the stomach.</p> <p>Court documents say Thompson suffered gunshot wounds to the back, groin and left leg; and the bullet that caused the back wound exited through his stomach.</p> <p>Court records do not indicate that Carlos Parks has been arrested in connection with Thompson's death. </p> <p><em>Charging documents have been added to this post.</em></p> <p><script src="//s3.amazonaws.com/s3.documentcloud.org/viewer/loader.js"></script><br /> <script> DV.load("//www.documentcloud.org/documents/1001247-robinson-troy-charging-papers.js", { width: 450, height: 600, sidebar: false, container: "#DV-viewer-1001247-robinson-troy-charging-papers" }); </script></p> <noscript> <a href="http://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/1001247/robinson-troy-charging-papers.pdf" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','download','http://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/1001247/robinson-troy-charging-papers.pdf']);">Robinson, Troy Charging Papers (PDF)</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/1001247/robinson-troy-charging-papers.txt" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://s3.documentcloud.org']);">Robinson, Troy Charging Papers (Text)</a><br /> </noscript> Ivan NatividadFri, 23 Aug 2013 18:32:38 -0400http://homicidewatch.org/2013/08/23/troy-quentin-robinson-held-in-connection-with-tywayne-thompson-murder/Tywayne ThompsonTroy Quentin RobinsonTroy Quentin Robinson Arrested in Connection with Tywayne Thompson Murderhttp://homicidewatch.org/2013/08/23/troy-quentin-robinson-arrested-in-connection-with-tywayne-thompson-murder/<p>A Southeast D.C. man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of 25-year-old <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/victims/tywayne-thompson/" >Tywayne Thompson</a>. </p> <p>Around 1:30 a.m. June 24, Thompson was found suffering from gunshot wounds in the 700 block of 12th Street Southeast; he later died at the hospital. </p> <p><a href="http://homicidewatch.org/suspects/troy-quentin-robinson/" >Troy Quentin Robinson</a>, 18, was arrested Friday on suspicion of second-degree murder in connection with Thompson's death.<br /> <em><br /> A press release from MPD is after the jump.</em><br /> <span id="more-17402"></span></p> <blockquote><p> Arrest Made in Homicide: 700 Block of 12th Street, SE</p> <p>(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 700 block of 12th Street, SE.</p> <p>On Monday, June 24, 2013, at approximately 1:25 am, members of the First District received a call for the report of a shooting in the rear of the 700 block of 12th Street, Southeast, Washington, D.C. Upon their arrival, the members located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel transported the victim to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.</p> <p>The decedent is identified as 25 year-old Tywayne Thompson of Southeast, Washington, DC.</p> <p>On Friday, August 23, 2013, at approximately 12:38 am, uniformed members of the District of Columbia Housing Authority Police Department and members from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District arrested 18-year-old Troy Quentin Robinson of Southeast, Washington, DC on an outstanding arrest warrant for Second Degree Murder while Armed in connection to the death of Tywayne Thompson.</p></blockquote> Penny RayFri, 23 Aug 2013 14:32:48 -0400http://homicidewatch.org/2013/08/23/troy-quentin-robinson-arrested-in-connection-with-tywayne-thompson-murder/Tywayne ThompsonTroy Quentin RobinsonComment of the Day: "Your personality was like no other"http://homicidewatch.org/2013/07/01/comment-of-the-day-your-personality-was-like-no-other/<p>Roxy left this <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/category/comment-of-the-day/" >Comment of the Day</a> in memory of 25-year-old <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/victims/tywayne-thompson/" >Tywayne Thompson</a>, who died last week after being shot in the 700 block of 12th Street Southeast.</p> <blockquote><p>I miss you so much brotha. You have no idea. Those music sessions when you would cut up on everyone and everything. Your personality was like no other. Unique in so many ways and a joy to be around Meeting someone like you is a blessing. You have def touched many lives. Rest in Paradise Big bro. Love u</p></blockquote> Penny RayMon, 01 Jul 2013 13:31:20 -0400http://homicidewatch.org/2013/07/01/comment-of-the-day-your-personality-was-like-no-other/Tywayne ThompsonTywayne Thompson Killed in SE DC Shooting Early Mondayhttp://homicidewatch.org/2013/06/24/tywayne-thompson-killed-in-se-dc-shooting-early-monday/<p><iframe src="http://homicidewatch.org/api/v1/homicides/278.html" width="100%" height="350" frameborder=0></iframe></p> <p>A 25-year-old Southeast DC man was found shot early Monday in the 700 block of 12th Street Southeast. </p> <p>The man, identified by police as <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/victims/tywayne-thompson/" >Tywayne Thompson</a>, was taken to a hospital where he died.</p> <p>A press release from MPD is after the jump.<br /> <span id="more-15704"></span></p> <blockquote><p>June 24, 2013</p> <p>Homicide: Rear of the 700 Block of 12th Street, SE</p> <p>(Washington, DC)-Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting which occurred in the rear of the 700 block of 12th Street, SE.</p> <p>On Monday, June 24, 2013, at approximately 1:25 am, members of the First District received a call for the report of a shooting in the rear of the 700 block of 12th Street, Southeast, Washington, D.C. Upon their arrival, the members located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel transported the victim to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.</p> <p>The decedent is identified as 25 year-old Tywayne Thompson of Southeast, Washington, DC.</p> <p>The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. </p></blockquote> Laura AmicoMon, 24 Jun 2013 22:18:12 -0400http://homicidewatch.org/2013/06/24/tywayne-thompson-killed-in-se-dc-shooting-early-monday/Tywayne Thompson