William Smallwood | Homicide Watch DChttp://homicidewatch.org/suspects/william-smallwood/Latest news about William Smallwooden-usThu, 18 Dec 2014 11:48:55 -0500Suspects Indicted For Murder in Robbery that Killed Rashard Raignshttp://homicidewatch.org/2014/12/18/suspects-indicted-for-murder-in-robbery-that-killed-rashard-raigns/<p><a href="http://homicidewatch.org/suspects/demitrich-jones/">Demitrich Jones</a> and <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/suspects/william-smallwood/">William Smallwood</a> pleaded innocent Thursday to five criminal charges including felony murder while armed for the shooting death of 33-year-old <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/victims/rashard-raigns/">Rashard Raigns</a> in June. </p> <p>Jones, who is 16 years old, has been charged as an adult. In addition to the murder charge, Jones faces one count of robbery, one count of attempted robbery and two weapon offenses.</p> <p>Smallwood, 22, is charged with a third weapons-related offense in place of the robbery charge. <span id="more-26554"></span></p> <p>A 13-year-old boy was also <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/11/juvenile-arrested-in-murder-of-rashard-raigns/">arrested</a> in connection with Raign's murder. His case is being heard by the court's juvenile division. </p> <p>On June 4, police found Raigns lying facedown on the sidewalk in the 1900 block of Fenwick Street, Northeast at approximately 2:42 a.m., charging documents say. Raigns died from a gunshot wound before police arrived. </p> <p>In an interview after his <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/11/juvenile-arrested-in-murder-of-rashard-raigns/">arrest</a>, Jones told police he and Smallwood tried to steal Raigns’ laptop but killed Raigns in the process.</p> <p>According to the <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/26/william-smallwood-and-rashard-jones-remain-held-in-rashard-raigns-murder/">charging documents</a>, Jones and Smallwood approached Raigns and told him to give up his laptop. Jones told police that Smallwood fired two shots from a silver revolver when Raigns tried to escape with the computer. </p> <p>Meanwhile, a third subject stood lookout at the intersection of Fenwick and Gallaudet Street. </p> <p>Jones, Smallwood and the third subject fled to a residence in the 1800 block of Providence Avenue, Northeast. According to his statement to police, Jones ran back several minutes later and took the laptop. </p> <p>Jones and Smallwood are scheduled to appear before Judge Jennifer Anderson for a status hearing on February 27 at 9:30 a.m. A trial date has been set for September 8.</p> <script src='http://s3.documentcloud.org/viewer/loader.js'></script> <script> DV.load('http://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1383750-case-2014-cf1-010388-docket-12-16-2014-indcrm.js', { width: 500, height: 600, sidebar: false, text: true, pdf: true, container: '#DV-viewer-1383750-case-2014-cf1-010388-docket-12-16-2014-indcrm' }); </script> Amelia RuferThu, 18 Dec 2014 11:48:55 -0500http://homicidewatch.org/2014/12/18/suspects-indicted-for-murder-in-robbery-that-killed-rashard-raigns/Rashard RaignsDemitrich JonesWilliam SmallwoodWilliam Smallwood and Rashard Jones Remain Held in Rashard Raigns Murderhttp://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/26/william-smallwood-and-rashard-jones-remain-held-in-rashard-raigns-murder/<p>A judge found substantial probability Thursday in the case against <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/suspects/william-smallwood/">William Smallwood</a> and <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/suspects/demitrich-jones/">Demitrich Jones</a> in connection with the shooting death of <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/victims/rashard-raigns/">Rashard Raigns</a>. </p> <p>Raigns was <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/11/william-smallwood-held-in-connection-with-shooting-death-of-rashard-raigns/">found lying face down on a sidewalk</a> in the 1900 block of Fenwick Street Northeast, with a gunshot wound to the torso, on June 4. Ten feet away from Raign's body, police found a green blanket with an empty laptop case, power cord and other personal belongings scattered nearby.</p> <p>Assistant U.S. Attorney Veronica Sanchez argued Thursday that Smallwood, 22, and Jones, 16, planned to rob Raigns and video showed the two men covering their faces with shirts before they robbed Raigns.<br /> <span id="more-23521"></span></p> <p>A 13-year-old boy also arrested in connection with the case is being processed through the juvenile division of the court.</p> <p>MPD Detective Michael Callahan testified Thursday that Jones told police the men were going to rob Raigns for his laptop and Jones admitted that it was his plan.</p> <p>In his interview, Jones told police that he was going to “take the rap” for it because it was his idea, according to Callahan.</p> <p>Documents say that Jones had a BB gun and a man he was with had a silver handgun. When Raigns resisted the robbery attempt, the man shot him with the gun. </p> <p>The 13-year-old arrested in the case told police that Jones had the BB gun and Smallwood had the "real gun," Callahan said.</p> <p>"He said once he saw the real gun, he took off running and heard two pows," Callahan said. </p> <p>According to Callahan, Jones said he walked away after the shots were fired, then came back to see what happened, saw the laptop and took it, Callahan testified.</p> <p>Jones' defense attorney, Patricia Cresta-Savage, argued Jones was not responsible for the murder because no evidence showed that Jones knew Smallwood had a weapon.</p> <p>"Mr Jones had a fake gun," Cresta-Savage said. "There is no evidence at all he knew Mr. Smallwood had a gun."</p> <p>Smallwoods' attorney Dana Page argued there wasn't proof that Smallwood knew about the robbery Jones allegedly planned.</p> <p>"It is unclear," Page said. "There is no information that Mr. Smallwood knew of any plan."</p> <p>Assistant United States Attorney Sanchez argued that Jones was the leader, and that he took the laptop after Raigns was shot.</p> <p>"It was Jones idea," Sanchez said. "He gets the other two and after Raigns is shot, Jones goes back to get the laptop."</p> <p>Judge Jennifer Anderson called Jones' actions "cold-blooded" before delivering her ruling. </p> <p>Both men will remain held in the case. A felony status conference is scheduled for September 12 before Judge Anderson.</p> Imari WilliamsThu, 26 Jun 2014 19:10:10 -0400http://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/26/william-smallwood-and-rashard-jones-remain-held-in-rashard-raigns-murder/Rashard RaignsDemitrich JonesWilliam SmallwoodSecond juvenile held in connection to the death of Rashard Raignshttp://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/19/second-juvenile-held-in-connection-to-the-death-of-rashard-raigns/<p>The <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/18/third-arrest-in-shooting-death-of-rashard-raigns/">second juvenile</a> arrested in connection with the shooting death of <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/victims/rashard-raigns/">Rashard Raigns</a> was presented in court on Wednesday. </p> <p>The 13-year-old youth was ordered held until his next court date. </p> <p>He is the third person arrested in the Raigns case.<br /> <span id="more-23423"></span></p> <p><a href="http://homicidewatch.org/suspects/demitrich-jones/">Demitrich Jones</a>, 16, was arrested last Wednesday and charged as an adult. <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/suspects/william-smallwood/">William Smallwood</a> was arrested last Tuesday. </p> <p>The juvenile suspect is expect to appear before Judge Florence J. Pan on June 25, 2014.</p> Imari WilliamsThu, 19 Jun 2014 17:53:26 -0400http://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/19/second-juvenile-held-in-connection-to-the-death-of-rashard-raigns/Rashard RaignsDemitrich JonesWilliam SmallwoodThird Arrest in Shooting Death of Rashard Raignshttp://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/18/third-arrest-in-shooting-death-of-rashard-raigns/<p>A second juvenile male has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/victims/rashard-raigns/">Rashard Raigns</a>, MPD said Wednesday evening.</p> <p>The boy was not identified by police. He is the third person arrested in conenction with the case.<br /> <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/suspects/william-smallwood/">William Smallwood</a> was arrested last Tuesday. Teenager <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/suspects/demitrich-jones/">Demitrich Jones</a> was arrested last Wednesday and charged as an adult. </p> <p>A press release from MPD is after the jump.<br /> <span id="more-23404"></span></p> <blockquote><p>June 18, 2014</p> <p>Third Arrest Made in Homicide:<br /> 1900 Block of Fenwick Street, NE</p> <p>(Washington, DC) -The Metropolitan Police Department announced today that a third arrest has been made in connection with the homicide of Rashard Raigns, which occurred in the 1900 block of Fenwick Street, Northeast.</p> <p>On Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at approximately 2:42 am, police officers from the Fifth Patrol District responded to a call for service to assist DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services in the 1900 block of Fenwick Street, Northeast. Upon arrival, they located an adult male lying on the sidewalk, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel did not find any signs consistent with life. The decedent was subsequently transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia, where an autopsy was performed. The cause of death was established to be a gunshot wound. The manner of death was ruled a homicide. The investigation is continuing.</p> <p>The decedent is identified as 33-year-old Rashard Raigns of no fixed address.</p> <p>On Tuesday, June 10, 2014, an adult male of Northeast, Washington, DC, was arrested by homicide detectives and charged with Felony Murder While Armed in the homicide of Rashard Reigns.</p> <p>On Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at approximately 8:50 am, a juvenile male of Northeast, Washington, DC, was arrested by members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, pursuant to a District of Columbia Superior Court arrest warrant charging him with Felony Murder While Armed in the homicide of Rashard Reigns.</p> <p>On Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at approximately 7:06 am, a juvenile male of Northeast, Washington, DC, was arrested by members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, pursuant to a District of Columbia Superior Court custody order charging him with Felony Murder While Armed in the homicide of Rashard Reigns.</p></blockquote> Laura AmicoWed, 18 Jun 2014 18:58:24 -0400http://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/18/third-arrest-in-shooting-death-of-rashard-raigns/Rashard RaignsDemitrich JonesWilliam SmallwoodJuvenile Arrested in Death of Rashard Raignshttp://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/11/juvenile-arrested-in-murder-of-rashard-raigns/<p>Police arrested a juvenile Wednesday morning in the murder of <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/victims/rashard-raigns/">Rashard Raigns</a>, who was <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/04/rashard-raigns-33-killed-in-northeast-d-c-shooting/">shot in Northeast</a> a week ago.</p> <p>The youth, who was only identified as a "juvenile male of Northeast," was arrested on suspicion of felony murder while armed.</p> <p>Another suspect, <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/suspects/william-smallwood/">William Smallwood</a> was arrested the day before and <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/11/william-smallwood-held-in-connection-with-shooting-death-of-rashard-raigns/">ordered held</a> Wednesday afternoon.</p> <p>MPD's full press release is below: <span id="more-23271"></span></p> <blockquote> <p>(Washington, DC) -The Metropolitan Police Department announced today an additional arrest in connection with the homicide of Rashard Raigns, which occurred in the 1900 block of Fenwick Street, Northeast.</p> <p>On Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at approximately 2:42 am, police officers from the Fifth Patrol District responded to a call for service to assist DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services in the 1900 block of Fenwick Street, Northeast. Upon arrival, they located an adult male lying on the sidewalk, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel did not find any signs consistent with life. The decedent was subsequently transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia, where an autopsy was performed. The cause of death was established to be a gunshot wound. The manner of death was ruled a homicide. The investigation is continuing.</p> <p>The decedent is identified as 33-year-old Rashard Raigns of no fixed address.</p> <p>On Tuesday, June 10, 2014, an adult male of Northeast, Washington, DC, was arrested by homicide detectives and charged with Felony Murder While Armed in the homicide of Rashard Reigns.</p> <p>On Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at approximately 8:50 am, a juvenile male of Northeast, Washington, DC, was arrested by members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, pursuant to a District of Columbia Superior Court arrest warrant charging him with Felony Murder While Armed in the homicide of Rashard Reigns. </p></blockquote> Chris AmicoWed, 11 Jun 2014 21:56:37 -0400http://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/11/juvenile-arrested-in-murder-of-rashard-raigns/Rashard RaignsWilliam SmallwoodWilliam Smallwood Held in Connection with Shooting Death of Rashard Raignshttp://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/11/william-smallwood-held-in-connection-with-shooting-death-of-rashard-raigns/<p><a href="http://homicidewatch.org/suspects/william-smallwood/">William Smallwood</a> was presented Wednesday on charges of first-degree murder while armed in connection with the shooting death of <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/victims/rashard-raigns/">Rashard Raigns</a>.</p> <p>On June 4, <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/04/rashard-raigns-33-killed-in-northeast-d-c-shooting/">police found Raigns</a> lying face down on a sidewalk in the 1900 block of Fenwick Street Northeast with a gunshot wound. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.</p> <p>Smallwood, 22, was <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/10/william-smallwood-arrested-in-shooting-death-of-rashard-raigns/">arrested Tuesday</a> on suspicion of first-degree murder while armed.</p> <p>Police believe Raigns was killed during a robbery, charging documents state.<br /> <span id="more-23257"></span></p> <p>Court documents say video shows three men try to steal a laptop from Raigns. According to the documents, police found a green blanket ten yards away from Raigns' body near an empty laptop case, power cord and other personal belongings.</p> <p>On the video, three unidentified men are shown standing at corner of Fenwick and Gallaudet, looking in the direction of Raigns, according the documents. Then, the three head west towards Providence Street, with two returning with what appears to be shirts masking their identities.</p> <p>Two of the masked men approach Raigns, while the other stands at the intersection of the east side of Fenwick from Gallaudet St, documents stated.</p> <p>According to documents, additional video footage shows one of the men wearing a kufi appearing from Providence, walking east on Gallaudet Street. </p> <p>The unidentified male wearing the kufi disappears from the camera and returns without the kufi, walking south on Fenwick street on the east side where Raigns is sitting with property, documents say.</p> <p>According to documents, in the video he runs west on Gallaudet street appearing to be holding an object or securing his waistband with his right hand.</p> <p>Police interviewed a witness a week later who wore an identical Kufi. The person first told police that he didn't know what happened to Raigns, but later said he and other two men intended to take the laptop computer from Raigns, documents say. When they approached Raigns, the witness said he had a BB gun and Smallwood had a silver revolver, documents say.</p> <p>He said that he warned Raigns not to move and Raigns attempted to get up with the laptop. He said that he tried to take the laptop, but Raigns was able to grab his arm, according to documents.</p> <p>He said Raigns proceeded to get up and away with the laptop and Smallwood then fired his gun twice, documents say.</p> <p>A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 26 before Judge Jennifer Anderson.</p> <p><script src="//s3.amazonaws.com/s3.documentcloud.org/viewer/loader.js"></script><br /> <script> DV.load("//www.documentcloud.org/documents/1194989-smallwood-william.js", { width: 400, height: 650, sidebar: false, container: "#DV-viewer-1194989-smallwood-william" }); </script></p> <noscript> <a href="http://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/1194989/smallwood-william.pdf">Smallwood, William (PDF)</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/1194989/smallwood-william.txt">Smallwood, William (Text)</a><br /> </noscript> Imari WilliamsWed, 11 Jun 2014 19:46:22 -0400http://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/11/william-smallwood-held-in-connection-with-shooting-death-of-rashard-raigns/Rashard RaignsWilliam SmallwoodWilliam Smallwood Arrested in Shooting Death of Rashard Raignshttp://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/10/william-smallwood-arrested-in-shooting-death-of-rashard-raigns/<p>A 22-year-old Northeast D.C. man was arrested Tuesday in connection with the shooting death of <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/victims/rashard-raigns/">Rashard Raigns</a> last Wednesday. The man, identified by police as <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/suspects/william-smallwood/">William Smallwood</a>, is suspected of felony murder while armed.</p> <p>Raigns was <a href="http://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/04/rashard-raigns-33-killed-in-northeast-d-c-shooting/">found at approximately 2:42 a.m.</a> on June 4 with a gunshot wound in the 1900 block of Fenwick Street Northeast. He died at the scene.</p> <p>A press release from MPD is below.<br /> <span id="more-23239"></span></p> <blockquote> <p>Arrest Made in Homicide:<br /> 1900 Block of Fenwick Street, NE</p> <p>(Washington, DC) -The Metropolitan Police Department announced today an arrest in connection with the homicide of Rashard Raigns, which occurred in the 1900 block of Fenwick Street, Northeast.</p> <p>On Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at approximately 2:42 am, police officers from the Fifth Patrol District responded to a call for service to assist DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services in the 1900 block of Fenwick Street, Northeast. Upon arrival, they located an adult male lying on the sidewalk, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel did not find any signs consistent with life. The decedent was subsequently transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia, where an autopsy was performed. The cause of death was established to be a gunshot wound. The manner of death was ruled a homicide. The investigation is continuing.</p> <p>The decedent is identified as 33-year-old Rashard Raigns of no fixed address.</p> <p>On June 10, 2014, at approximately 1:50 pm, 22 year-old William Smallwood of Northeast, Washington, DC, was arrested by homicide detectives and charged with Felony Murder While Armed in the Murder of Rashard Reigns.</p> <p>The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.</p></blockquote> Megan ArellanoTue, 10 Jun 2014 20:57:58 -0400http://homicidewatch.org/2014/06/10/william-smallwood-arrested-in-shooting-death-of-rashard-raigns/Rashard RaignsWilliam Smallwood