Parties delivered opening statements in a re-trial for a homicide case before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Sept. 1.
Demonte Gibson, 28, Tre’Quan Nelson, 26, and Asani Forte, 29 are charged with conspiracy, first-degree premeditated murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and destruction of property less than $1,000. The charges stem from their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Delonte King on Nov. 3, 2021 at the 2800 block of 14th Street, NW. Another individual sustained a gunshot during the incident but survived.
Gibson and Nelson are also charged with three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and Nelson with an additional charge of possession of a firearm by a convict…