On 16th November, a witness testified in a murder case before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo. Lorinzo Thompson, a 17-year-old, has been charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of 14-year-old Niko Estep on 14th Street NW on 3rd November. Thompson is being charged as an adult under the Title 16 rule.
According to court documents, Estep was fatally shot in the torso, while another juvenile victim sustained three gunshot wounds but survived.
During the trial, the prosecution presented surveillance footage that allegedly captured Thompson at the scene of the crime. The footage showed Thompson on a scooter with two other individuals, identified as his mother and a male in a black jacket. Thompson entered a convenience store with the individual in the black jacket while his mother remained outside. Shortly after, Thompson retrieved a firearm from his waistband and allegedly shot at three individuals. He then fled the scene with the two others.
The prosecution also showed surveillance footage from inside the convenience store, which captured Estep and two others entering the parking lot and fleeing once Thompson started shooting.
The detective who testified stated that Thompson fired a total of 12 shots. A search of Thompson’s house led to the discovery of a magazine with eight rounds of 9mm ammunition believed to belong to Thompson. Additionally, a scooter believed to have been used by Thompson during the incident was also found.
Due to scheduling conflicts, the court halted the hearing, which will resume on 2nd January.
The case has garnered significant attention, and readers can follow the developments by accessing the DC Witness website and following the case. DC Witness is an organization committed to reporting on homicides and court cases in the District of Columbia.
It is crucial to note that the information provided in this article is based on court documents and witness testimonies, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
