Date: 06-04-2024

Case Style:

United States of America v. David Botchway

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Judge: Rainey Brandt

Court: The United States District Court for the District of Columbia (Washington County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C. criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Second Degree Murder While Armed
Maryland Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Second Degree Murder While Armed

On August 5, 2023, Mr. Baker and two friends were standing near a bus stop in the 1200 block of U Street Northwest, after enjoying a night out in the U Street neighborhood. At around 5:01 a.m., David Botchway, age 28, of Gwynn Oak, MD, approached the group and, without warning or any provocation, pointed the gun at Mr. Baker and shot him multiple times in the head and torso. Mr. Baker died a short time later. One of the bullets also grazed one of the victim’s friends.

In announcing the sentence U.S. Attorney Graves and Chief Smith commended the work of those investigating the case from the Metropolitan Police Department. They acknowledged the efforts of those who worked on the case from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, including Assistant U.S. Attorney Nebiyu Feleke of the Homicide section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.

Outcome:

Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 18 years in prison

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