Shooting Defendant Waives Preliminary Hearing, Denied Release

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After waiving a preliminary hearing, a defendant was denied release for his alleged involvement in a “dangerously reckless” act, according to DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond on June 7.

Dayquan Henderson, 22, is charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on May 11 at the 300 block of Anacostia Road, SE. No injuries were reported.

According to court documents, Henderson fired a gun from his relative’s balcony after a verbal argument with a group, and shortly after an individual sprayed mace into his relative’s apartment.

Defense attorney Michelle Lockard alerted the court Henderson waived his right to a preliminary hearing, and requested for her client’s release, stating he has zero criminal convictions, awaits the birth of his child, and is employed with a waste company. She also pointed out his mother and sisters in the courtroom supporting Henderson.

The prosecution opposed the request for release, emphasizing the “strength” of their evidence. They also mentioned that the individual who was shot identified Henderson in a photo array.

Judge Raymond sided with the prosecution and denied the request, stating no combination of conditions would assure the safety of the community.

“Bullets don’t come with names on them, and this was phenomenally reckless, for this reason, you’ll be held without bond,” stated Judge Raymond.

Parties are scheduled to return June 17.