DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park ordered a defendant undergo further mental health evaluations on June 20, following the defendant walking in while mumbling to himself.
Daryl Thompson, 36, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, two counts of first-degree murder while armed, three counts of unlawful possession of a firearm (crime of violence), three counts of carrying a pistol without a license outside home or business, obstructing justice (harassment-reporting), threat to kidnap or injure a person.
The charges stem from his alleged involvement in the Aug. 29, 2016 fatal shooting of Tyler Jerel McEachern, 23, and an attempting kidnapping of another victim on the 3100 block of Buena Vista Terrace SE. He’s also charged for his alleged involvement in the July 30, 2016 fatal shooting of Edward Roberts, 29, and an assault on the 3500 block of 14th Street, NW.
During the hearing, Thompson entered the court room delivering a rambling, disruptive, and inadmissible statement in an attempt to defend himself. Judge Park repeatedly asked the defendant to stop speaking so the hearing could proceed. Once the courtroom settled, Judge Park explained that the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) was in the process of applying for a waiver to continue evaluating Thompson, which would take 90 days to complete.
The prosecution noted that a doctor recommended Thompson undergo inpatient restoration treatment and urged that the process begin immediately.
Parties are slated to reconvene Oct. 3.
