DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean issued a bench warrant on March 30 for a defendant who failed to appear in court to face charges for a shooting in which he was injured.
Deion Hinnant, 31, is charged with possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than one year, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful discarding of firearms or ammunition, possession of unregistered firearm, unlawful possession ammunition, unlawful possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance while armed, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia for his alleged involvement in a shooting at the 2100 block of Bladensburg Road, NE on April 1, 2024.
According to court documents, Hinnant sustained multiple gunshot wounds during the incident.
Hinnant was released on personal recognisance pending trial on June, 27, 2024.
Hinnant’s attorney, Theodore Shaw, said he had regular contact with Hinnant up until the recent snow storms in January. Hinnant failed to appear at the hearing in preparation for his trial set for April 8.
Additionally, a representative from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) informed the court Hinnant has been a loss of contact since February.
According to the prosecution, a bench warrant was issued on Feb. 3 for his failure to appear in a separate case. They stated this bench warrant is still active.
The prosecution requested Judge McLean order a bench warrant for Hinnant in this case as well. Judge McLean granted this request and vacated the April trial.
There are no further hearings scheduled at this time, parties will reconvene when US Marshals execute the bench warrant.
