» Defendant Accepts Plea Deal in Row House Murder

A defendant accepted a plea deal for a fatal shooting in front of a row house before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson on Feb. 27.

Damion Brown, 26, was originally charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than a year, and possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device. The charges stemmed from his involvement in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Jordan Coates on Sept. 9, 2023 on the 1200 block of Duncan Place, NE. Coates died from two gunshot wounds to her torso.

All charges faced an aggravating factor of being committed while Brown was on release for another offense…

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