A 27-year-old Alexandria man charged with first-degree murder in the death of his former roommate has pleaded not guilty and now awaits a jury’s verdict.
Damontie Earl James has been held without bond since he was arrested for shooting and killing 29-year-old Kory Anding at James’ sister’s apartment at 3450 Berkeley Street in the West End on Oct. 25, 2025.
Fahreena Siddiqui, James’ attorney, said her client was acting in self-defense when he shot and killed Anding, who was prohibited by a protective order from being near the property and James’ sister…