Parties in a shooting case consented to DNA testing of evidence by a laboratory outside of the judicial system before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on Feb. 4.
Anthony Goncalves, 52, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed against a minor, aggravated assault knowingly while armed against a minor, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on Nov. 29, 2023 on the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE.
Goncalves’ attorney, Christen Philips, announced in November that they were working on setting up the testing, with the official court order filed on Jan 28.
During the hearing, the defense stated they would like to verify the prosecution’s forensic findings by having their own experts examine and analyze the evidence.
The prosecution agreed to send the evidence to the laboratory for re-testing.
Parties are set to reconvene on March 4.
