A jury delivered a mixed verdict in a non-fatal shooting case before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on March 11. Read more »

Parties disputed whether a shooting occurred in self-defense during closing arguments in trial before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on March 10.  Derrick Gladden, 55, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition for his alleged involvement in an April 15, 2024 non-fatal shooting on the 2300 block of Marion Barry Avenue, SE. Read more »

A non-fatal shooting defendant testified that he fired a gun in self-defense before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on March 9. Read more »

Prosecutors introduced video evidence of a witness allegedly saying she heard a shooting defendant demand money from the victim before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on March 5.  Derrick Gladden, 55, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt ruled the defense could show the jury video footage of a witness potentially contradicting how she claimed to identify a shooting suspect on March 6. Read more »

Prosecutors alleged a defendant shot his mother’s neighbor over a financial dispute before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on March 3, while his defense argued he fired in self-defense. Read more »

A defense attorney questioned the accuracy of the defendant’s neighbor’s testimony that recounted a shooting before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on March 4. Read more »

A non-fatal shooting defendant rejected a plea offer and scheduled a trial for March of 2026 during a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on June 26.  Derrick Gladden, 54, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than a year, and unlawful possession of ammunition. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park presided over a status hearing as a shooting defendant was offered a plea deal on June 12. Read more »

A non-fatal shooting defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges formally presented during an arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on June 2. Read more »

Plea negotiations are still underway for a non-fatal shooting defendant.  Derrick Gladden, 53, is charged with possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for allegedly shooting a victim on the 2300 block of Marion Barry Avenue, SE on April 15. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond, said she, “Cannot ignore the facts of his criminal history no matter how old”, when deciding the release of the defendant on Sept. Read more »

On July 3, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested 53-year-old Derrick Dion Gladden and charged him with assault with a dangerous weapon (gun) for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on April 14 on the 2300 block of Marion Barry Avenue, SE. Read more »