A jury in DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan’s courtroom returned a mixed verdict for a homicide defendant on May 26.
D’Andre Montgomery, 20, was initially charged with conspiracy, premeditated first-degree murder while armed, felony murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, attempt to commit robbery while armed, unauthorized use of a vehicle during a crime of violence, and carrying a pistol without a license for his 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 torso and arm.
Eric Sheffield, 21, and Kevin Hider, 20, are also charged for their alleged involvement in Barksdale’s death but will face separate trials…