DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe rejected a request to release a shooting defendant accused of firing shots at a playground near children in a hearing on Feb. 24.
Eric Glascoe, 64, is charged with endangerment with a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or a business for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that took place at the 1300 block of 49th Street, NE on Jan. 22.
According to court documents, Glascoe allegedly fired one round in the air and one round at a dog. A witness reportedly stated that the dog attacked two children at the playground where prior to the shooting where the offense occurred.
Arguing for release, Glascoe’s attorney, Naveen Hammad, emphasized that Glascoe’s prior convictions were not recent. Hammad noted that Glascoe was born and raised in DC and resides in a home that was passed down to him from his mother who had recently passed away, making hiim responsible for taking care of the property.
Judge Pipe however, pointed out the facts of the case, stating that Glascoe is accused of firing a gun at his dogs with children nearby which adds to the seriousness of the offense. Based on the circumstances of the incident, Judge Pipe denied Glascoe’s release.
Parties are slated to reconvene on March 24.
