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By
Keirah Chen
- April 2, 2025
Court
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Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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Suspects
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The defense in a shooting of a paralyzed victim raised the victim’s history of substance use as an issue before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on March 28.
Damon Bradford, 27, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, and two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for his alleged involvement in a shooting that paralyzed an individual on Oct. 2 at the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, NW.
During the hearing, Bradford’s attorney, Joseph Yarbrough, stated he had concerns about witnesses in the case, especially the victim, whom they allege uses drugs. Yarbrough also asserted that the victim has a history of psychotic disorders, but an official diagnosis was not been disclosed. Yarbrough requested that the prosecution disclose all evidence and information regarding the witnesses.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Aug. 8.