Judge Issues Second Bench Warrant for Shooting Defendant

By Betty Yigebahal , Laura Berol - April 5, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

On Feb. 23, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun issued a bench warrant for a shooting defendant due to multiple failures to appear in court.

Tejan Bah, 33, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with significant bodily injury, and two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, among other charges, for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Nov. 27, 2021, on the 2200 block of 25th Place, NE. 

The incident left one victim with a gunshot wound to the chest along with a stab wound to the shoulder.

The prosecution referenced Bah’s failure to appear in court in the past and requested another bench warrant be issued. 

Judge Okun previously issued a bench warrant on Feb. 23, which was dismissed when Bah arrived late to the courthouse.

Gemma Stevens, Bah’s defense attorney, requested that another bench warrant not be issued due to his mobility issues and homelessness. 

Judge Okun stated that he understood the issues that Bah is facing, but his continuous failures to appear were a problem for the case and issued another bench warrant. 

Parties are set to meet again on April 17.