DC Superior Judge Renee Raymond granted a posponement for a defendant facing charges in three separate cases, delaying proceedings on April 20.
Malique Outland, 20, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in the non-fatal shooting that occurred on the 200 block of 37th Place, SE on Aug 16, 2023. One victim sustained a gunshot wound to the left thigh.
In a separate case, Outland is charged with armed carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on the 100 block of R Street, SE, on Aug 28, 2023. No injuries were reported.
Outland is charged in a third case with unarmed carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in an incident on the 1000 block of Spring Road, NW, on Sept 3, 2023. The victim was reportedly punched in the forehead.
During the hearing, both parties agreed to a continuance in all three cases, his preliminary hearing was originally scheduled for Oct. 23, 2023.
Judge Raymond spoke with the parties privately and then stated she accepted the continuance.
Parties are slated to reconvene on June 16.
