Judge Finds Probable Cause in Non-Fatal Shooting Case

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On March 8, DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond found probable cause in a non-fatal shooting case.

Andre Harvey, 28, is 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 on the 2700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE on Dec. 2, 2022. One individual sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident.

The prosecution called the lead Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective on the case who recounted seeing the aftermath of the shooting, talking with individuals at the scene, and reviewing video evidence including two surveillance clips that captured the shooting, allegedly showing the suspect and the victim.

The officer also identified the defendant from previous interactions with him and his grandfather, and stated he knows him by the alias “DeAndre.”

According to the detective, the footage shows Harvey allegedly pulling out a weapon and shooting the victim before fleeing the scene. He stated the shooting stemmed from an argument between the two individuals, although he didn’t state the nature of the dispute.

Defense attorney, Gail Engmann, argues that there is insufficient evidence to prove probable cause, and that there is evidence suggesting the shooting was in self-defense.

In cross-examination, the defense challenged the detective’s account in that he did not see anything first hand, and can’t recall what the argument was about.

Judge Raymond agreed that while there could be indications of self-defense, it is not proven in video footage.

Judge Raymond found probable cause that Harvey was the shooter, and denied his release, citing a history of probation violations and the severity of the charges.

Parties will meet again on March 13, before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park.