DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt accepted a report from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) on April 30 that deemed a shooting defendant mentally competent to stand trial.
Christopher Wise, 34, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a license outside home or business, possession of an unregistered firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on June 10, 2024, on the 4100 block of Hayes Street, NE. The incident left one person injured.
During the hearing, Judge Brandt alerted the parties that the report found Wise competent to proceed with the case in that he understands his legal situation. The prosecution did not object to the finding, and neither did Janai Reed, Wise’s attorney.
However, Reed stated she had concerns about some unspecified information included in the report, but did not move to challenge the finding during the hearing.
Parties are slated to reconvene Sept. 17.
