A pair of suspects declined a plea offer in connection to a homicide, opting for a trial in a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson on Aug. 14.
Kevin Hider, 21, is charged with murder while armed and committing a robbery for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Kenneth Barksdale on Dec. 16, 2023 on the 1200 block of 44th Place, SE. Barksdale sustained two gunshot wounds to his arm and abdomen.
HIder’s co-defendant, Eric Sheffield, 22, faces an eleven count indictment in the same incident for first-degree felony murder with aggravating circumstances, conspiracy assault with intent to commit robbery while armed, unauthorized use of a vehicle in a crime of violence, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, first-degree murder while armed, carrying a firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business…