Prosecution Conducts DNA Testing in Shooting Case

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The prosecution announced they would be conducting DNA testing on the physical evidence in a non-fatal shooting case before DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz on July 8.

Marcell Cradle, 19, and Marcus Cunningham, 19, are charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for their alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred at the intersection of 17th and Euclid Streets, NW, on April 25. One individual sustained injuries during the incident.

According to court documents, the shooting may have stemmed from a drug exchange that turned into a robbery.

Cradle and Cunningham allegedly threw a gun on the ground while attempting to flee the scene before they were detained by officers from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

At the Monday hearing, the prosecution asked for an extension on providing notice for the DNA expert. Judge Leibovitz granted the extension but retained the trial date of Oct. 16.

Parties are slated to return Sept. 18.

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