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By
Carly Silverman
- March 5, 2025
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur denied multiple motions filed by a defendant in a shooting case, moments before trial began on March 3.
Dupre Jones, 26, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, second-degree cruelty to children, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, and unlawful discharge of a firearm for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 4500 block of First Street, SW, on Oct. 11, 2024. No injuries were reported.
Judge Arthur denied motions made by Jones’ attorney, Adgie O’Byrant, to suppress evidence and statements, stating that the evidence was relevant to the case and the evidence and statements were collected properly and legally.
The evidence in question was ShotSpotter technology which uses software to detect gun shots and their location and send it to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Jones allegedly made voluntary statements to the officers during his arrest without being prompted by leading questions.
In the motion to suppress tangible evidence, O’Byrant says Jones stop, seizure, search, and arrest were illegal because the officers lacked specific facts that he was involved in criminal conduct, thus the firearm and its evidence found from it should be suppressed. He also stated that O’Bryant’s clothing did not match the description given for the suspect over the MPD radio.
Judge Arthur also ruled the officer who arrested Jones had probable cause due to an outline of what seemed like a firearm in his pants and then allegedly finding a firearm in his pants in conjunction with the Shotspotter evidence and a radio call description.
Jury selection began, and parties are slated to reconvene for opening statements on March 4.