Judge Waives Shooting Defendant’s Probation Hearing

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DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan canceled a shooting defendant’s probation hearing on July 25 pending continued good behavior on July 25.

David Contee, 31, previously pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement in a shooting incident on June 5, 2022, on the 1700 block of 4th Street, NW. The victim was Contee’s sister and she sustained life-threatening injuries but later recovered at a nearby hospital.

According to court documents, Contee allegedly got into a verbal argument with the victim and two other family members over money. As the argument escalated, Contee shot the victim.

During the hearing, Contee’s defense attorney, John Harvey, said Contee has started counseling while on probation and the victim is going to join him for his next session.

Harvey also said Contee’s family, including the victim, was in the courtroom to support Contee.

Judge Ryan ordered to vacate Contee’s probation show cause hearing, but said if Contee had any violations while on probation he would re-order the show cause hearing.

No further dates were set.