Judge Grants Dismissal in Non-Fatal Shooting Case

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On June 8, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe granted the defense’s request to dismiss charges in an assault with intent to kill case.

Darnell Green was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on the 3300 block of Wheeler Road, SE, on

According to court documents, officers arrived at the scene and located a victim on the ground, suffering from a gunshot wound to his left leg.

Judge O’Keefe granted a motion to dismiss filed by Green’s defense attorney, stating that the nine-month period during which a grand jury must take action had passed.

“Prosecution of such charge shall be deemed to have been abandoned,” he said. The grand jury did not gather enough evidence of guilt to support the charges.

Prosecutors had no objections to the dismissal of charges.

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