Judge Denies Release Due to Mental Health Concerns

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By Dayana Coronado [former] , Jasmine Hernandez [former] - June 5, 2023
Non-Fatal Shooting |

On June 5, DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur ordered a non-fatal shooting defendant be transferred to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital for further mental health evaluation.

Chantel Seltzer, 44, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during crime of violence for her alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on March 22 on the 300 block of 62nd Street, NE. No injuries were reported.

Following her arrest, she was deemed mentally incompetent. Due to issues in her original evaluation, Judge Arthur ordered Seltzer ordered the additional review.

Defense attorneys for Seltzer requested she be released to spend time with her son who is awaiting release for a non-related incident. Prosecutors objected to her release due to her dangerousness, and argued she should first restore competency.

Seltzer’s next hearing is set for July 7.

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