Two Washington, D.C., police officers were found guilty on murder charges in the death of Karon Hylton-Brown.
In this Nov. 23, 2020, file photo, DC police show an almost constant presence at the intersection of 5th St NW and Kennedy St NW, where police initiated a chase that led to Karon Hylton, 20, being killed after he collided with a car while riding a rented moped in Washington, D.C.Two Washington, D.C., police officers were found guilty in the death of Karon Hylton-Brown during a police pursuit.
Wednesday's verdict reportedly marks the first time that an on-duty police officer has been charged and convicted of murder in the District of Columbia. MORE: Former police officer Aaron Dean sentenced to over 11 years after being convicted of killing Atatiana Jefferson Both officers pled not guilty. Sutton's attorney, Michael J. Hannon, said at his initial appearance in federal court that the officers believed Hylton-Brown was a member of a drug gang and was armed and dangerous, according to theThe death of Hylton-Brown was followed by days of protests outside the MPD’s 4th District station that resulted in clashes between activists and police in riot gear.
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