Competency Evaluation Ordered for Shooting Defendant, Preliminary Hearing Delayed

By Belinda Miguel [former] , Sonia Vazquez [former] - June 13, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

A shooting defendant’s attorney requested her client’s competency be evaluated, in what was supposed to be a preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on June 13.

Lamar Fosque, 30, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, 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 May 11, on the 3600 block of Brother Place, SE. One individual sustained injuries during the incident. 

According to court documents, the defendant allegedly fired a single shot directly at one of the victims, striking the right arm. The defendant then pursued the victim firing the gun again. The second victim, who was unharmed, called 911 and identified the alleged shooter as Fosque.

Officer’s canvassing the area saw a male that matched the description of Fosque get onto a bus. A traffic stop was conducted leading to the defendant’s arrest.

During the hearing, Camille Wagner, Fosque’s attorney, requested a mental competency evaluation be ordered for Fosque before going through with the preliminary hearing. 

Parties also alerted the court that they are in plea negotiations, and will most likely make a decision before the next hearing. 

Judge Epstein granted the request for mental evaluations. 

Parties are slated to return on June 18.