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Defendant Pleads Not Guilty in Non-Fatal Shooting

On July 18, a non-fatal shooting defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges before DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz.  

Delante Smith, 30, is being charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful discharge of a firearm for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that left one person injured on Feb. 6 on the 2600 block of Stanton Road, Southeast.  

Smith’s defense attorney Joseph McCoy asserted Smith’s right to a speedy trial. 

At the hearing, Judge Leibovitz confirmed that he will be held with no bond. 

Smith’s next hearing will be on July 24.

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