A shooting defendant pleaded not guilty to all indictment charges before DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on July 2.
Donnell Hannah, 27, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, possession of an unregistered firearm, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, unlawful possession of ammunition, unlawful discharge of a firearm, and endangerment with a firearm in a public place. These charges stem from his alleged involvement in a shooting on the 800 block of Chesapeake Street, SE, on July 21, 2022. No injuries were reported.
During the hearing, Russell Hairston, Hannah’s attorney, alerted the court to his intent to plead not guilty to all charges and asserted his constitutional rights.
Hairston indicated that parties are in plea negotiations.
Parties are set to reconvene on Aug. 12.
