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By
Adriana Marroquin
- March 28, 2023
Court
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Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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Suspects
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On March 27, DC Superior Court Judge Lloyd Nolan found probable cause that Delante Smith fired shots during a longstanding dispute. No one was injured in the incident that occurred on the 2600 block of Stanton Road, SE on Feb. 6.
Smith, 29, is charged with assault and possessing a dangerous weapon during a crime of violence.
According to the lead detective in the case, Smith and the victim had argued for some time. On the day of the shooting, the victim told Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers that he intentionally smashed the defendant’s car window that morning to provoke a fight.
According to court documents, Smith tracked down the victim and shot at him several times but missed.
Officers showed the victim suspect photos, and he identified the shooter as Smith.
Smith was taken into custody after police found him with a gun during execution of a search warrant at his girlfriend’s apartment.
Judge Nolan denied bail and the next hearing in the case was scheduled for March 30.