A defense attorney alerted DC Superior Court Judge Charmetra Jackson Parker on March 30 that a shooting defendant’s current whereabouts were unknown despite being detained.
Paris Wilkerson, 37, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than a year. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in a shooting at the 2300 block of Marion Barry Avenue, SE on Dec. 1, 2025. No injuries were reported.
According to court documents, Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers responded to a report of gunshots. When interviewed by officers, the victim said Wilkerson reportedly placed a gun to her head and threatened to shoot her if she did not give him money she apparently owed him.
Wilkerson denied his involvement. He said he had sold drugs to the victim in the past but claimed he had not interacted with her in about six months due to conditions of his probation in another case.
In court, Wilkerson’s attorney, Adam Harris, alerted Judge Parker he was unaware of Wilkerson’s whereabouts despite his being detained March 27 after his arrest. Harris told the court it seemed Wilkerson was in custody, however, Wilkerson was not at the DC Jail when he visited.
The prosecution requested time to figure out the issue and find Wilkerson.
According to court records, a representative from MPD alerted Judge Parker that Wilkerson is currently held in a hospital.
Parties are slated to reconvene on April 2.
