A defendant accused of a drive-by non-fatal shooting pleaded not guilty at an arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman on March 11.
Jeremiah Downing, 24, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home/business, possession of an unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that injured one individual on Nov. 27, 2022, on I-395 Southbound at the exit of Maine Avenue, SW.
According to court documents, Downing allegedly shot the victim through the passenger window of his white pick-up truck.
Brian McDaniel, Downing’s attorney, informed the court that Downing is currently a student at Southern University and A&M College in Louisiana, where he lives with his parents. McDaniel requested the trial date to accommodate Downing’s school schedule.
Downing, present via Webex, pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on March 14.
