D.C. Code § 22-2103
§ 22-2103. Murder in the second degree.
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.