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By
Patrick Hillmeyer
- February 18, 2025
Court
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Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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An order for a full mental competency evaluation for a shooting defendant was entered by DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno on Feb. 13.
Tykeia Hickson, 28, and Malik Simmons, 30, are charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for their alleged involvement in a shooting incident that occurred on the 4000 block of Alabama Avenue, SE, on Nov. 16, 2024. Simmons is additionally charged with possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. No injuries were reported.
In court, Judge Salerno read a report from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) recommending doctor Hickson have a full mental competency evaluation. If Hickson is deemed competent to stand trial, meaning she understandings the proceedings, the case will continue as a co-defendant matter.
Atiq Ahmed, Hickson’s attorney, asked the court to consider reviewing the conditions of Hickson’s release, stating she will waive a preliminary hearing if she receives outpatient medical treatment. Judge Salerno stated that he did not want to rule on release conditions in the midst of a competency hearing.
Parties are slated to reconvene March 7.