Duron Hudson, aged 23, from Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to eight years and six months in prison for involuntary manslaughter while armed, in relation to a series of crimes in 2019 that ended in the death of a homeless man. This decision was confirmed by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela Smith of the MPD, as reported on July 12th.
In the early morning of November 29, 2019, Hudson engaged in a heated argument with his girlfriend at 13th and U Street NW. Following the dispute, he confronted Nahzil Zaid Abdul Rahim, the deceased, near the Lincoln Theater. After a brief interaction, Rahim attempted to leave but was chased by Hudson who threw rocks or brick-like objects at him. Rahim was hit, and while incapacitated on the street, was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, according to a document released by the Department of Justice. The cause of death was identified as multiple blunt force injuries.
Hudson's crime spree continued later that day, culminating in the forceful theft of a woman's cell phone. The incidents on December 9, 2019, and January 11, 2020, saw Hudson inflicting serious injuries on additional victims during attempted robberies. Originally detained on January 16, 2020, Hudson faced multiple charges before his 2023 arrest for manslaughter while armed.
The judge has also imposed a supervised release term of five years following Hudson's incarceration. Throughout the investigation, the Metropolitan Police Department received acknowledgment from U.S. Attorney Graves and Chief Smith for their diligent work. The handling of the case by Assistant U.S. Attorney John Interrante similarly earned praise, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
