Darrell Hinkle, a 36-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., pleads guilty to second-degree murder while armed in connection with the shooting death of Dajuan Blakney, 32, outside a Southeast D.C. apartment complex in April 2023. The incident occurred shortly after midnight when Hinkle approached Blakney with an assault-style rifle, fatally shooting him on the steps of the complex before fleeing the scene.
The United States Attorney’s Office reveals that Hinkle faces a prison sentence of 17 to 21 years, with formal sentencing scheduled for January 16, 2026. Arrested months after the shooting in October 2023, Hinkle’s case highlights ongoing concerns over gun violence in urban areas.
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