On June 28, prosecutors amended charges against an assault defendant, elevating his case to a more serious felony.
DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond informed Marcus Martin, 27, that his charge of assault with intent to kill was increased to assault with intent to kill while armed.
Martin was initially arrested and charged with assault with intent while armed for a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Jan. 11 on the 4200 block of East Capitol Street, NE.
According to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) documents, officers responded to the sounds of gunshots. When they arrived, they found evidence of a shooting, but did not find any victims. Later, a victim was located at a local hospital seeking treatment for critical gunshot injuries. Court is set to reconvene on July 19, before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt.
