Evidence in Shooting Case is ‘Incredibly Strong’, Judge Says

By Birchard Allen IV , Lourdes Camarillo - June 28, 2024
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A non-fatal shooting defendant decided to waive his preliminary hearing rights on June 25 before 

DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond who ordered the suspect held.

David Blanks, 38 was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm on two counts, and an unlawful discharge of a firearm June 21, on the 1600 block of V Street, NE. 

Defense attorney Angela Ramsey requested Blanks be released because he has two children and works at Howard University Hospital.

The prosecution said there is clear video evidence of Blanks loading a firearm in front of his two young children and then walking around the house with the gun before going outside and opening fire. There were no injuries.

The prosecution, arguing for detention, said Blanks currently has an ongoing domestic violence case in addition to the current complaint.

The prosecution’s evidence is “incredibly strong,” Judge Raymond said.

Judge Raymond revoked Blank’s release conditions in the domestic violence case and  held   him without bond. She also issued a stay away order from his two children and the mother of the children and as well as the 1600 block of V St. NE.

Parties are set to return on July 18 for a felony status conference.