DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld released a defendant for his alleged involvement in a shooting, but he is being held on charges related to a separate incident on March 16.
Tyjuan Liggins, 28, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged involvement in a shooting on Jan. 11 on the 1200 block of I Street, SE.
According to court documents, no injuries were reported but ShotSpotter technology detected 13 fired rounds.
Liggins’ attorney, Matthew Covert, requested his client’s release. Judge Hertzfeld said there was no basis to justify holding Liggins on the current charges, but Liggins remains held on unrelated gun possession charges.
The prosecution mentioned an outstanding global plea offer which would include charges from both cases. This offer is contingent on Liggins waiving his rights to a preliminary hearing, noted prosecutors.
Judge Hertzfeld agreed to set a later hearing for Covert to have time to discuss the offer with Liggins.
Parties are slated to reconvene on April 7.
