In an Aug. 25 hearing, Judge Neal Kravitz reviewed the results of shooting defendant’s mental health screening but the findings were incnclusive.
Mario Kirksey, also known as Jaymario Kirksey, faces seven felony charges in connection to a non-fatal shooting of a victim at the 1300 block of Okie Street NE on Feb. 28, 2024. Kirksey is accused in three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, one count of assault with a deadly weapon, one count of assault with significant bodily injury while armed, one count of assault with intent to kill while armed, and one charge of unauthorized use of a vehicle.
A bench warrant was issued for Kirksey after missing his felony arraignment on the 29. As a result, he’s being held in the DC Jail without bail.
Judge Kravitz ordered a full mental competency evaluation be performed at the jail for Kirksey. There were no objections to the order. In order to stand trial, a defendant must be mentally compent, meaning he can understand the charges against him and be able to help his lawyer argue the case.
Parties are slated to reappear in court on September 24, 9:30am.
