Judge Amends Release Conditions For Shooting Defendant

By Lauren Andreala - October 4, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

On Oct. 2, DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld amended release conditions to give a shooting defendant an opportunity to find a job.

Edwin Sorto, 32, is charged with two counts of robbery while armed and two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in an armed robbery-turned shooting on Sept. 26, 2023, on the 2800 block of Robinson Place, SE.

According to court documents, an individual identified as Sorto threatened the victim, who was in a car, to lower the windows or he would kill him. After the victim complied, the suspect allegedly attempted to hit him with the bottom of a gun, and warned him again he would kill him if went to the police. Feeling threatened, the victim sped off, and the suspect allegedly fired multiple gun shots that hit the victim’s rearview mirror.

During the hearing, Sortos’ defense attorney, Patrick Nowak, requested the judge amend the defendant’s release conditions. Based on Sorto’s new job as an Uber Eats driver, Nowak argued he needed more flexible hours to be able to work.

Additionally, Nowak argued Sorto had been abiding by other release conditions and working with mental health consultants.

Judge Hertzfeld granted the request, and amended his release conditions.

Parties will reconvene on April 7.