DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann delayed a shooting defendant’s preliminary hearing on March 12, to give the defense additional time to review a plea agreement.
Vernell Holliday, 34, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 1400 block of Clifton Street, NW on March 7. No injuries were reported.
According to court documents, Holliday allegedly fired a gun inside an apartment breaking through the neighboring unit’s wall where two children were present. The resident reported he discovered a bullet hole and drywall debris in his living room. Investigators traced the gunshot to a location where they allegedly found Holliday with a crossbody satchel containing a firearm and drugs.
Holliday’s defense attorney, Madhuri Swarna, requested additional time to discuss the plea offer that was extended by the prosecution. Plea terms were not discussed during the hearing.
Judge Herrmann granted her request and allowed a continuance in the hearing.
Parties are slated to reconvene on March 18.
