On a Tuesday evening in Washington, D.C., the life of 19-year-old Daquan Garner was tragically cut short. The male resident of Northwest, D.C., was discovered on the sidewalk in the 1500 block of North Capitol Street, Northeast, suffering from gunshot wounds. The incident occurred on April 30, 2024, at approximately 9:07 p.m. Despite immediate medical attention at the scene, Garner succumbed to his injuries.
The Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch launched an investigation
into the fatal shooting. For weeks, the details surrounding the motive and the perpetrator remained elusive, casting a shadow over the community. The police appealed to the public for any information that could lead to an arrest, offering a substantial reward for tips that would result in the conviction of those responsible for Garner's death.
A significant breakthrough in the case came on July 12, 2024, when the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force apprehended a suspect. Authorities arrested 45-year-old Maurice Corbin in connection with the murder. Corbin, who has no fixed address, was subsequently charged with first-degree murder while armed. Court proceedings have since begun, with a trial date set for May 26, 2026. In a recent court appearance, Corbin waived his right to independent DNA testing of the evidence collected from the crime scene.
