DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman released a teen shooting defendant on June 1 after finding probable cause she shot her boyfriend.
Camila Palomino, 17, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for her alleged involvement in shooting her boyfriend on May 9 at the 300 block of 49th Street, NE. The victim sustained at least two gunshot wounds to his calf and buttocks.
Palomino is charged under Title 16, which allows juveniles to be tried as adults for certain serious offenses.
Judge Edelman released Palomino during her preliminary hearing, but required she must stay 100 yards away from the victim, she is not allowed to speak, text, call or contact the victim directly or through a third party. The judge also declared that Palomino and the victim were romantically involved. According to court documents, their relationship began in September 2025.
Palimono was placed in home confinement and can only go to school, work, medical appointments, meeting with her attorney, and court hearings.
Judge Edelman noted that Palomino also claimed to be a victim of domestic violence from her boyfriend who reportedly threatened her with a knife.
The judge ordered Palomino must stay out of DC unless it is for court, must not have access to a firearm, and will wear a GPS monitor.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on July 10.
