» Judge Denies Release for 2019 Homicide Defendant Despite Maryland Case Dismissal

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied releasing a homicide defendant who argued that a related Maryland case tied to his arrest had been dismissed on March 6.

Alonzo Brown, 29, is charged with conspiracy, first-degree murder while armed, four counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, and five counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Michael Taylor, 21, on Jan. 12, 2019 on the 1700 block of Benning Road, NE.

According to court documents, investigators reportedly identified Brown as a suspect through a photo identification procedure, and evidence recovered during searches included ammunition and firearm-related items linked to the homicide investigation…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS