A man accused of a mass shooting pleaded with DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz to release him during a hearing on June 12.
Rennwel Mantock, 31, is charged with six counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, six counts of aggravated assault knowingly while armed, six counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, 18 counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, possession of an unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in the April 26, 2024 mass shooting that left six injured on the 1200 block of Connecticut Ave, NW outside of the Decades DC night club.
Mantock asked Judge Kravitz for a second of his time during the hearing. He said that he has grown tired of seeing people come in and out of jail, since he has been there for more than two years.
According to court records, Mantock has been incarcerated since his arrest on April 27, 2024.
“I just wanna know, sir, can I get one chance?” Mantock grew emotional as he spoke to Judge Kravitz.
Mantock said that he works and has done “every program there is” in jail. He also claimed he used to work fueling planes at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and had “thousands of lives in [his] hands, every day.”
“I know it’s a long wait,” Judge Kravitz said. He said proceedings were delayed due to an issue with Mantock’s former counsel.
Mantock’s defense team has filed requests for release in the past, and Judge Kravitz said he would consider another. Mantock’s current attorney, Christen Romero Philips, said she would file one by June 20 for prosecutors to review before the next hearing.
The jury trial is set to begin on May 17, 2027. According to Philips, the prosecution sent a new plea offer on June 11. The conditions were not disclosed in court.
Parties are sent to reconvene on July 10.
