The prosecution alleged a defendant was the six-foot-tall suspect dressed in all black who committed three shootings against unhoused victims in a trial before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on Sept. 16.
Gerald Brevard, 35, is charged with premeditated first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, and destruction of property worth less than $1,000. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 54-year-old Morgan Holmes on March 9, 2022 on the 400 block of New York Avenue, NE.
In addition, Brevard is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, mayhem while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business. These charges stem from his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on March 8, 2022 on the 1700 block of H Street, NE. The victim sustained gunshot wounds to his head, face, chest, thigh, buttock, and hand…