DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld denied a defense attorney’s request to dismiss his client’s non-fatal shooting case during an April 24 hearing.
Alonzo Hinton, 39, is charged with simple assault and possession of a prohibited weapon for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on Sept. 20, 2025 on the 100 block of Atlantic Street, SE. No injuries were reported.
At the hearing, Hinton’s attorney, Ferguson Evans, asked for dismissal given the lack of evidence and because the casae was not progressing to trial. Evans also noted that the case was initially charged as a felony but is now reduced to a misdemeanor.
Judge Hertzfeld denied the request, stating that the case had already moved forward. She also questioned why the matter was before her, noting that it was previously assigned to Judge Pipe and that she had expected the defense to work toward resolution.
The parties are slated to reconvene on May 18 to set a trial date before DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe.
