Metro murder suspect refuses to have DNA evidence independently tested

By Shea Carlberg
– 26 August 2024
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A murder defendant waived his right to independently test DNA evidence before D.C. Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on August 23.

Tyriq Williams, 32, is charged with first-degree intentional armed murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Terry Clark on Jan. 7 in the 1200 block of Half Street, SE.

According to court documents, the incident occurred at the Navy Yard subway station, where the victim's body was found under a sheet. Witnesses told police they did not notice any struggle before some saw the victim collapse after hearing a “bang.”

Surveillance footage showed a person named Williams following the victim out of the station, moving his hand back and forth in his pocket.

The parties are scheduled to resume on May 16, 2025.

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