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By
Allyson Nelles
, Sophia Gyuk - February 6, 2025
Court
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Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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Suspects
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A defendant in a non-fatal shooting case waived his right to independently test DNA evidence during a status hearing in front of DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on Feb. 6.
Marvin Smith, 31, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed, 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 March 22, 2022 on the 2400 block of Elvans Rd, SE. One victim sustained life-threatening injuries.
Enumerating the evidence, the prosecution stated they collected items that they believe contain Smith’s DNA. They include a Glock 45 pistol, 13 bullets, blue jeans, shell casings, and an iPhone. It is the defendant’s right to select a laboratory and independently test evidence for DNA content, however, Smith waived that right, allowing the prosecution to proceed examining the evidence.
Jury trial is scheduled to commence on March 27, and parties are slated to reconvene for trial readiness on March 12.