Domestic Violence Defendant Pleads Not Guilty

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A non-fatal shooting defendant in a domestic quarrel pleaded not guilty to a five-count indictment before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro on April 23.

Antonio Harrison, 48, is charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm by a prior convict, unlawful possession of ammunition, possession of an unregistered firearm, and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on July 17, 2023 at the 900 block of 21st Street, NE. No one was injured during the incident.

According to court documents, Harrison fired several rounds into the air after confronting the victim for having a romantic relationship with someone else. Harrison and the victim were separated, but they had known each other for more than 20 years and shared two children.

During the hearing, Harrison’s defense attorney, Kavya Naini, told the court that Harrison pleaded not guilty to every charge and asserted his right to a speedy trial.

Parties are expected to return to court on May 22.

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