WASHINGTON —
The incompetence to stand trial of a juvenile boy has resulted in his charges being dropped in the April shooting death of a middle school pupil, aged 14, at the Brookland Metro station.
The Child Guidance Clinic determined that the juvenile defendant was not competent to stand trial after reviewing the boy’s mental health records.
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The killing of Avion Evans, a student at Ida B. Wells Middle School, occurred on April 4, and he is facing charges of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
A brawl broke out on the station platform, and the 16-year-old Evans was shot in the chest. He had no prior involvement in the altercation. According to the police, the teen allegedly drew a revolver and opened fire while fighting someone connected to the defendant.
The suspect in the murder at Brookland Metro is ordered to stay held and receive a mental examination.
During Wednesday’s court hearing, the prosecution and defense went to the bench to have a private conversation with the judge after the clinic’s report. After reviewing the results, the judge decided that the defendant needed to take trial competency lessons for six weeks.
On November 26th at 9:30 a.m., the court will hear the teen’s progress report at the next hearing.
