Defense Says Prosecution Withheld Evidence in a Shooting Case

By Maggie Rhoads [former] - August 2, 2024
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Defense counsel in a shooting case alleged the prosecution failed to provide potentially exculpatory evidence in front of DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on Aug. 2. 

Keith Walker, 30, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a shooting incident on March 7 on the 3100 block of Buena Vista Terrace, SE. One individual sustained non-life threatening injuries. 

According to court documents, Walker got into a verbal altercation with the victim after the victim did not want Walker speaking to his daughter. Walker allegedly shot the victim in the left leg after threatening to kill him. 

During the hearing, one of Walker’s defense attorneys, James King, claimed the prosecution committed a Brady violation, arguing they have failed to provide evidence they need to review before trial, which is set to begin on Aug. 20. 

King also said it doesn’t appear Walker can be indicted before the legal deadline.

The prosecution said they have not handed over evidence to the defense yet because they are still in the process of investigating Walker’s case which they expect to conclude on Aug. 7. 

The defense then requested Judge Arthur release Walker because there is no legal justification to hold him.

Judge Arthur denied the request.

Parties are set to reconvene on Aug. 7.