Washington DC – In a shocking turn of events, Eric Davis, a 60-year-old resident of Washington DC, was found guilty of first-degree murder while armed for the July 2021 shooting of Theodore ‘Bino’ Riley.
The verdict was handed down by a jury in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, following a lengthy trial. Davis was charged with first-degree murder while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence or dangerous offense.
According to evidence presented during the trial, on July 19, 2021, around 7:33 p.m., Davis was captured on surveillance walking with the victim, Theodore Riley, to an alley adjacent to 1608 Gales Street Northeast. Once in the alley, Davis shot Mr. Riley once in the head. The defendant then quickly walked out of the south end of the alley and fled while attempting to change his outward appearance by putting on a long-sleeved shirt over the short-sleeved shirt he had been wearing. Mr. Riley was found in the alley face-down with a single .45 caliber casing at his feet.
Davis was arrested on September 22, 2021, and has been held pending sentencing. Judge Michael O’Keefe scheduled sentencing for August 2, 2024.
This case was investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department, and prosecuted and tried by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kathleen Gibbons and Saman Danai of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.
The family and loved ones of Theodore Riley are said to be relieved by the guilty verdict, and are looking forward to closure in this tragic case.
As the community continues to grapple with the aftermath of this senseless act of violence, the people of Washington DC are seeking justice and accountability for those responsible.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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