DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein ordered a second mental competency exam for a non-fatal shooting defendant at the request of his defense attorney on July 19.
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 shooting on May 11 on the 3600 block of Brothers Place, SE, that left one individual injured.
Camille Wagner, Fosque’s attorney, objected to the doctor’s assessment in Fosque’s first competency exam that “hospitalization is not critically indicated at this time.” She requested Fosque be transferred to St. Elizabeths Hospital for another full exam.
Judge Epstein ordered Fosque spend 30 to 45 days at St. Elizabeths Hospital. He granted the defense’s request to delay trial pending the results of the second exam.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Aug. 30.
