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Maryland Man Accused Of Premeditated Double Murder, Assault In Southeast DC
Federal officials say that a Maryland man is behind bars for a double murder and shooting of a third victim in Southeast DC last year.
Bowie resident Amarii Fontanelle, 20, is facing multiple counts of murder and other offenses after being indicted for the October 2022 killings of Reginald Cooper, Jr., and Davonte Berkley.
Fontanelle was indicted this week by a grand jury in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia after he led his victims to their deaths, US Attorney Matthew Graves announced on Friday.
According to the indictment, on Oct. 17, 2022, Cooper and Berkley, both 19, drove…
Teen Gunman Apprehended In DC Months After Murdering Lifelong Friends From MD: Police
Police have apprehended a wanted gunman who shot and killed two Maryland teens who were lifelong friends during a triple shooting in Washington, DC nearly three months ago.
On Thursday, Jan. 12, the Metropolitan Police Department announced that 19-year-old Southeast, DC resident Amarii Fontanelle has been charged with first-degree murder for his alleged role in the deaths of District Heights residents Reginald Cooper and Davonte Berkley, both 19, in October last year.
According to an MPD spokesperson, shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, officers from the agency were called to …
