Homicide Defendant Extradited to DC for 2023 Murder - DC Witness

Homicide Defendant Extradited to DC for 2023 Murder - DC Witness

DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan presided over a homicide defendant’s bench warrant return hearing on May 19, during which the suspect was arraigned for a 2023 murder.  Jasson Vasquez Pineda, 29, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Larry Thomas on Aug. 24, 2023 on the 3600 block of 16th Street, NW.  Vasquez Pine…