Shooting Case Dismissed, Proceeding Moves to District Court

By Shea Carlberg [former] - August 1, 2024
Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

A non-fatal shooting case was dismissed at the prosecution’s request before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan in a July 31 hearing, since the defendant is charged in the same matter in the DC District Court. The District Court has jurisdiction over federal matters whereas the DC Superior Court deals with local offenses.

Derval Nettles, 31, was charged with assault with intent to kill while armed for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that took place on the 2700 block of Langston Place SE on June 15. An individual sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen during the incident.

According to court documents, four individuals drove to an apartment complex and fired multiple shots before someone fired back. Video footage captured an individual alleged to be Nettles fleeing the scene and dropping a gun in a nearby trash can.  

At the hearing, the prosecution formally submitted a motion to dismiss the charges against Nettles. Judge Raffinan released Nettles for this case, but he remains in custody in connection to the case in District Court.  It’s not clear why the case was moved to a higher court.

No further dates were set.