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By
Elizabeth Price [former]
- April 28, 2025
Court
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Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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Suspects
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DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt modified the terms of a shooting defendant’s release on April 24.
Daniel Cary, 33, and Chantel Stewart, 30, are charged with two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, five counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, and threat to kidnap or injure a person for their alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 4000 block of 1st Street, SE on July 22, 2020. At the scene, the victim suffered a collapsed lung caused by a gunshot wound to the back.
According to the prosecutors the shooting stemmed from an ongoing beef between Stewart and the victim that degenerated into an argument about their boyfriends. Cary was allegedly the trigger man.
Alvin Thomas, Cary’s defense attorney, alerted Judge Brandt to his client’s request to modify his current curfew. According to Cary, he is only able to work 20 hours per week with his current 7 a. m. to 7 p. m. curfew.
Cary works in construction, and a full workday would make him late to curfew. Both Cary and Stewart are currently compliant with the terms of their release, according to a representative from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA).
Judge Brandt granted his request, pushing back Cary’s curfew to 9 p. m.
Additionally, parties mentioned possible plea negotiations. Stewart’s attorney, Jesse Winogard, requested more time as he has a busy trial schedule.
Parties will reconvene on Oct. 31.