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By
Carmen Quinteros [former]
- May 17, 2024
Daily Stories
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Shooting
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Suspects
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Co-defendants in a non-fatal shooting were arraigned on a 10-count indictment on May 17 while one of the defendants is denied release.
Tyshay Moore, 27, and Javonee Jackson, 25, are charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, conspiracy, and simple assault in connection to a non-fatal shooting on May 10, 2023, on 700 block of 7th Street, NW. The shooting left one victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the face, arm, and torso.
Jackson is currently released and was previously only charged with simple assault.
According to court documents, Jackson and the victim had a six year relationship and a child in common, with a history of domestic violence.
Additionally, Moore has been identified as Jackson’s girlfriend.
The co-defendants pleaded not guilty to all charges, asserting their constitutional rights, including a speedy trial.
Hannah Claudio, Moore’s defense attorney, requested Moore be released. Claudio stated there have been “significant changes in circumstances” and claimed Moore’s actions were in self-defense.
She added Moore has no criminal history besides a 2017 misdemeanor case in Maryland that has now been resolved.
Claudio also highlighted the “inhumane conditions” of the DC Jail that has damaged Moore’s mental health from multiple reasons in including missed meals and solitary confinement.
The prosecution opposed Claudio’s request by stating that the safety of the community “can’t be ensured.”
DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo stated that these “new developments don’t change the probable cause” that she’s one of the perpetrators and denied Moore’s request for release.
A trial date has been scheduled for April 2025.
Parties are set to return Aug. 2.