Judge Considers Release For Domestic Gun Suspect, Pending Another Case

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At an April 15 hearing, a defense attorney for a domestic violence suspect requested his release.

Jamal Davis Hughes, 28, is charged with kidnapping while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a gun incident that occurred at the 80 block of Forrester Street, SW on May 23, 2024.

The day of the crime, Hughes allegedly physically assaulted his partner in her bedroom while on a Facetime call with friends. According to court documents, Hughes threatened to shoot his partner with a Glock .32, Generation 4-357 handgun.

After the incident, officers discovered that the handgun was not legally registered. In the bedroom, officers also found 21 9mm rounds and one additional round on the bedroom floor that is said to have come from the gun. The victim stated that Hughes may have been under the influence of drugs during the incident.

During the hearing, Hughes defense attorney, Emily Sufrin, requested Hughes’ release and proposed a release plan that features participating in mental health services and fulfilling his duties as a father.

Prosecution opposed the release request, saying the assault was caught on video with two other people who watched the attack take place. The prosecutor also mentioned that Hughes had recently been arrested again and released from probation for an ongoing case with a pending plea.

DC Superior Court Judge Hertzfeld denied the release pending the outcome of the previous case.

Parties are scheduled to reconvene April 28.