United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia
07/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/22/2026 14:59
Northeast D.C. Man Arrested, Charged in July 4 Shooting Death of Roommate
WASHINGTON - George Bernard Shaw, 53, of the District of Columbia., was arrested and charged with first-degree murder while armed, for the killing of Adeyinka Aderemi in the early morning of July 4, 2026, in Northeast Washington, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
Shaw made his initial appearance today before Superior Court Magistrate Judge Renee Raymond. Judge Raymond found probable cause that Shaw committed the offense of first-degree murder while armed and ordered that Shaw be held without bond pending trial.
According to court documents, Shaw and Aderemi lived for several months in the same apartment on the 1800 block Irving Street, NE. Prior to the homicide, Shaw had made threats to kill Aderemi. On the date of the homicide, Shaw approached the victim in a parking lot outside the apartment and shot him once in the back of the head. Aderemi was pronounced dead at the scene. Law enforcement executed a search warrant at Shaw's apartment and recovered a revolver from his bedroom.
This case is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Rashmika Nedungadi.
Shaw is scheduled to appear before Judge Raymond for a preliminary hearing on Aug.31, 2026.
These charges are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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