Judge Denies Shooting Defendant’s Motion for Release

By Adriana Marroquin - October 10, 2023
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On Oct. 10, DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur denied a non-fatal shooting defendant’s request for a bond review. 

David Cunningham, 25, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Sept. 1 on the 1400 block of Howard Road, SE. Cunningham suffered two gunshot injuries during the incident. 

According to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) documents, when officers arrived they located Cunningham and transported him to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Surveillance footage shows an individual, identified as Cunningham, and another individual shooting at each other in a parking lot of a convenience store. 

Darryl Daniels II, Cunningham’s defense attorney, filed a motion for bond review, stating that Cunningham is suffering during confinement. According to Daniels, Cunningham had one of the bullets from the shooting removed, but has not been getting “fair treatment” from the Department of Corrections (DoC). 

Daniels argued that Cunningham has stable housing and support, and that he’s an expectant father. 

Prosecutors opposed the motion, stating that Cunningham is still a danger to the community. 

Judge Arthur agreed with prosecutors, stating that there’s no condition or combination of conditions that will ensure the community’s safety if Cunningham is released. 

Parties are expected back Oct. 27.