Two co-defendants who face charges for a shooting in which they sustained injuries pleaded not guilty during an arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro on Nov. 7.
Reco Jackson, 27, and Raquan Felder, 33, are charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, and three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. Additionally, Jackson is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than a year and Felder is charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business.
The counts stem from their alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on Jan. 25 on the 4400 block of 19th Place, NE. Jackson sustained a gunshot wound to his left arm and Felder sustained a gunshot wound to his left foot.
According to court documents, a witness told the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) that Jackson and another individual exchanged an unidentified object for money. During the encounter, Jackson reportedly became agitated, pulled out a gun, and the other individual did as well. Shots were fired as Jackson and Felder reportedly fled the scene in a vehicle.
At the hearing, the court arraigned the defendants on the charges against them. Jackson’s attorney, Kavya Naini, and Felder’s attorney, Darryl Daniels, pleaded not guilty on their behalf and asserted their right to a speedy trial.
Following the arraignment, the prosecutor requested Judge Di Toro detain Jackson and Felder at the DC Jail pending their trial. Judge Di Toro released both defendants on Feb. 12 based on their need for treatment of their gunshot wounds. Naini and Daniels opposed the detention of their clients.
Judge Di Toro told parties to present arguments for detention before the case’s calendar judge, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt, at the next hearing.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on Nov. 25.
