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By
John Battistelli
- February 4, 2025
Carjacking
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Court
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Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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A bench warrant was issued for a carjacking and shooting defendant after he failed to appear before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno on Feb. 3.
Elijah Hernandez, 19, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, unarmed carjacking, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with a dangerous weapon, and unauthorized use of a vehicle during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a carjacking and shooting that took place on the 1300 block of 13th Street, NW on June 21, 2024. An individual sustained injuries to their buttocks.
The prosecution requested a bench warrant following several violations of Hernandez’s release conditions, including his failure to appear in court. A representative from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) agreed with the request, stating that Hernandez was completely loss to contact.
Hernandez’s attorney, Joseph Fay, tried to contact him over the weekend, but he received no response and had no information regarding Hernandez’s absence.
Parties will reconvene once Hernandez is taken into custody.