Violent Crime – WASHINGTON – Jeremiah Jordan, a 33-year-old convicted felon from Washington, D.C., has been indicted on murder and other charges for the killings of two men in the Northwest section of the city.
According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, Jordan was indicted by a grand jury in the Superior Court on May 22, 2024, on two counts of first-degree murder while armed (premeditated), two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence or dangerous offense, and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm (prior conviction).
The indictment stems from the July 22, 2023, shooting deaths of 29-year-old Luke Whitaker and 19-year-old Zion Hollingsworth-Hayes. At approximately 9:49 p.m. that evening, Jordan met with Whitaker in the 1400 block of Girard Street, NW, where the two were observed arguing with each other. Shortly thereafter, several shots rang out and the defendant was seen running from the scene before turning the corner at 14th Street NW.
According to the charges, numerous people were outside at the time, in and around the busy neighborhood. An arraignment is scheduled for June 14, 2024.
The case is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Daniel Seidel and Shauna Payyappilly of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.
An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed a violation of criminal laws, and every defendant is presumed innocent until, and unless, proven guilty.
Jeremiah Jordan, 33, of Washington, D.C., is accused of committing a heinous crime that has left a community shaken. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
The indictment in this case serves as a reminder that justice will be served, and those who commit violent crimes will be held accountable.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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