Whoever with malice aforethought, except as provided in §§ 22-2101, 22-2102, kills another, is guilty of murder in the second degree. For purposes of imprisonment following revocation of release authorized by § 24-403.01(b)(7), murder in the second degree is a Class A felony.
Murder in the second degree
D.C. Code § 22-2103 — under Murder; Manslaughter..
D.C. Code § 22-2103