Defendant Rejects Plea Offer, Prosecution Considers DNA Testing

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On June 12, Marcellus Stewart rejected a plea offer from the prosecution.

Stewart, 27, is being charged with assault with a dangerous weapon due to a non-fatal shooting incident on May 17 on the 4600 block of Hillside Road, SE.

According to court documents, Stewart was involved in a shootout with a rival group during which at least twenty shots were exchanged. Since Stewart rejected the offer a trial date will be scheduled in the case.

DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz asked the prosecution if they plan to do DNA testing since a gun was not recovered at the crime scene.

According to prosecutors, they will try to test clothing found near the shooting.

Stewart’s next appearance will be a status hearing on July 11.