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Federal authorities announced on Tuesday, June 13 that several members of the “Wellington Park Crew” have been found guilty of their roles in the death of Makiyah Wilson nearly five years ago.
Those convicted:
- Isaiah Murchison, 23;
- Darrise Jeffers, 23;
- Gregory Taylor, 27;
- Qujuan Thomas, 24;
- Quentin Michals, 25.
The five men were found guilty by a jury of:
- First-degree murder while armed;
- Conspiracy to commit a crime of violence;
- Participation in a street gang;
- Multiple counts of assault with intent to kill while armed.
A sixth man, Marquell Cobbs, 21, was also found guilty of conspiracy to commit a crime of violence.
“On July 16, 2018, four men exited a vehicle in the courtyard of an apartment complex and indiscriminately fired over 50 shots at the residents because of a petty social media feud they had with individuals who associated with that community,” US Attorney Matthew Graves said.
“Their rampage left multiple people shot and a 10-year old child dead. Today’s verdicts demonstrate that we will hold accountable both the shooters in these brazen attacks and the people who help them.”
On the day of Wilson’s death, the men drove to the Clay Terrace neighborhood with weapons and opened fire in a courtyard, indiscriminately firing more than 50 shots, one of which struck Wilson, who was sitting on the stoop of her family’s home.
Several others were also injured.
Prosecutors say that Michals and Jeffers assisted the shooters by obtaining the weapons and vehicle, while Murchison, Taylor, Thomas, and two others fired the shots.
“This investigation was the result of great detective work by our homicide detectives, who worked tirelessly to track down evidence, follow up on leads and tips from the community, along with our federal law enforcement partnerships,” interim Metropolitan Police Chief Ashan Benedict added.
“It was because of hard work between the Metropolitan Police Department, our law enforcement partners and most importantly the community.”
Sentencing has been scheduled for October.
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