A shooting defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Eric Glover on April 23.
Sean Sharps, 22, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Oct., 19, 2024 on the 2500 block of Marion Barry Avenue, SE and injured one person.
According to court documents, there was an argument between Sharps and the victim in a McDonald’s in bright daylight. Sharps allegedly pistol whipped the victim in the head.
The victim of the pistol whip shot at Sharps, but did not strike him.
During the hearing, Adam Harris, Sharps’s attorney, alerted Judge Glover of his intent to waive his right to a preliminary hearing, and Judge Glover accepted the waiver, finding Sharps made the decision knowingly and voluntarily.
Harris requested the court consider Sharps’ release, citing a limited criminal history, strong ties to the community and a job to return to.
The prosecution argued that Sharps failed to appear for a past misdemeanor charge, and there is video evidence of this incident. The prosecution asked that Sharps continue to be held in this case.
Judge Glover determined Sharps should continue to be held.
Parties are slated to reconvene May 12.
