WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, a jury found two men guilty in the murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson.
Mark Price and Antonio Murchison were found guilty of first-degree murder while armed, conspiracy to commit a crime of violence, obstruction of justice, and more.
On July 16, 2018 Price, Murchison and three other men, who have already been convicted, drove to the Clay Terrace neighborhood and opened fire on the courtyard. The five men fired more than 50 shots.
Makiyah, who was sitting on the front stoop of her house, was hit by multiple bullets. According to court documents, Price and Murchison were members of the "Wellington Park crew" gang.
The jury also found Quanisha Ramsuer guilty of obstruction of justice in connection with the investigation into Makiyah's murder. Ramsuer knew the defendants because she grew up and lived in the Wellington Park. One of the shooters is her cousin. She can be seen in surveillance video hanging out with the men before the shooting.
Despite the video evidence, Ramsuer refused to identify any of the men in the video.
Darrise Jeffers, Qujuan Thomas, Quentin Michals and Gregory Taylor were convicted by a jury in 2023 of first degree murder, conspiracy to commit a crime of violence, participation in a criminal street gang. Their sentences are as follows:
- Qujuan Thomas: 68 years in prison
- Gregory Taylor: 65 years in prison
- Quentin Michals: 40 years in prison
- Darrise Jeffers: 35 years in prison
Sentencing for Price and Murchison is scheduled for Dec. 13.