Arrest made in murder of lawyer in downtown D.C.

WASHINGTON — An arrest has been made in a murder that took place in a downtown D.C hotel.

On Wednesday, Jamyra Gallmon, 21, of Southeast, was charged with first-degree felony murder in the death of 30-year-old David Messerschmitt.

Messerschmitt was found dead in the Donovan Hotel on Feb.  10.  He was last seen two days before.

According to a search warrant, Messerschmitt was found lying on the floor with stab wounds to his back.

Police have not released further details on the murder. They released a video of a person of interest in February.

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