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Two suspects arrested in shooting that killed two boys in Northeast D.C.

Antonio Terry was charged with first-degree murder while armed on October 26. Police also announced the arrest of Markell Woodings in the Kenilworth Avenue case.

THE DECODER NEWSROOM PUBLISHED 3 NOVEMBER 2026 · UPDATED 4 NOVEMBER 2026
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Arrests announced

Two suspects were arrested in connection with an April shooting that killed boys aged 12 and 14 outside a Northeast Washington convenience store.

The U.S. Attorney's Office announced on October 26 that Antonio Terry, 18, had been charged with first-degree murder while armed following his arrest the previous day. FOX 5 DC reported that police announced the arrest of Markell Woodings, 20, later on October 26. The charges are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent. [1] [2]

Shooting outside convenience store

According to court documents summarized by prosecutors, a stolen black Honda Accord arrived near the Circle 7 Express parking lot on Kenilworth Avenue at about 3:27 p.m. on April 14. Three masked people got out and opened fire before leaving in the car.

FOX 5 DC identified the boys who died as Tyale Coates, 14, and Mhilo Young, 12. Police said the group outside the store appeared to have been targeted, but the two boys were not believed to be specific targets, the station reported. [1] [2]

Preliminary hearing

Judge Heide Hermann found probable cause and ordered Terry held without bond pending a preliminary hearing scheduled for November 9, according to the prosecutor's announcement.

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the shooting. Police described a suspected retaliatory motive in their October 26 announcement, FOX 5 reported. [1] [2]

Sources & further reading

  1. D.C. Man Arrested for Murdering Two Youths, Ages 12 and 14 ↗U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia · 2026-10-26 · Primary source
  2. 2 suspects charged in shooting deaths of 2 boys, ages 12 and 14, in Northeast DC ↗FOX 5 DC · 2026-10-26
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