Defendant in July Non-Fatal Shooting Released for Drug Treatment

By Rebecca Connor [former] - August 9, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

On Aug. 9, DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan released non-fatal shooting defendant Antonio Harrison on the condition that he participate in a “bed-to-bed” drug treatment program. 

Harrison, 47, is being charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, one count of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior felony conviction for allegedly assaulting one victim and firing a gun in front of a total of four victims. 

The incident took place on July 17 on the 700 block of 18th Street, NE. 

According to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) documents, Harrison allegedly confronted the first victim, with whom he had a prior relationship, and told her that he “should slap the shit out of” her.

The three remaining victims approached after seeing the altercation, and Harrison pointed a firearm at all four victims before firing the gun multiple times into the sky. 

On August 4, Judge Ryan evaluated whether or not Harrison should be released, and determined that release was appropriate if the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) found that Harrison was eligible for a bed-to-bed inpatient drug treatment, meaning he’s required to sleep at the facility until the program is completed.

Before the hearing on August 9, PSA determined that Harrison was eligible for such a program, and Judge Ryan released Harrison on the condition that he attend and complete the inpatient program. 

Parties are next set to appear before Judge Ryan on August 15 to evaluate how Harrison’s placement in the program is progressing.