Judge Declines to Release Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant

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DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe declined to release a defendant in connection to a non-fatal shooting in a hearing on April 21.

Dwayne Dolberry, 41, is charged with assault with intent to kill, unlawful possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a pistol outside of a home or business, and unlawful possession of ammunition on the 1600 block of Trinidad Avenue, NE on March 2, 2022.

Dolberry allegedly approached the victim, brandished a handgun and fired at the victim, missing him. He then fled the scene.

Dolberry’s brother, 29-year-old Robert Dolberry was indicted with him. He is charged with five counts of obstructing justice and one count of threat to kidnap or injure a person in connection to the incident.

Defense attorney Wole Falodun waived Dwayne’s appearance after he was supposed to appear in court via Webex but was unable to log on.

The prosecution said they got approval to send plea agreements to each defendant.

Robert’s defense attorney asked the judge to release him. She explained that he was only named on the indictment and arrested almost a year after the incident.

Judge O’Keefe said the charges are problematic for both defendants, and he will not release Robert without knowing what the obstruction charge is for.

Robert is scheduled to return to court on May 1 to discuss his release.

Both defendants are scheduled to return to court on June 2 to accept plea agreements or schedule a trial date.

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