The lead detective for a homicide case testified about evidence collected during the defendant’s trial before DC Superior Court Rainey Brandt on Dec. 8.
George Sutton, 46, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 34-year-old John Coleman in the 2000 block of M Street, NE, on May 1, 2023.
Prosecutors called the lead Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective on this case who stated that ten shell casings were recovered, one nine millimeter casing and the rest .45 caliber casings. He stated that the nine millimeter casing was not in the same area and looked weathered compared to the 45 caliber casings…