A shooting defendant facing five charges pleaded not guilty to all counts in front of DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on March 28.
Marcus Martin, 28, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 4200 block of East Capitol Street, NE, on Jan. 11, 2024, where one person was injured.
During the hearing, Martin’s attorney, Quo Judkins, stated her client’s decision to plead not guilty. Judkins stated that the defense intends to prepare for the July 7 trial date, but Judge Brandt asserted that this trial date is subject to change due to the court’s busy schedule.
The prosecution also disclosed all items eligible for testing which include two apparent projectiles and five shell casings recovered at the scene that both parties plan on testing.
Parties are slated to reconvene on April 22.
