DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt deemed a defendant charged with stabbing six victims competent to stand trial on June 26 after the defense withdrew its request to contest the competency finding.
Kevin Andrade, 35, is charged with four counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of assault with intent to kill a senior citizen while armed, three counts of aggravated assault while armed, two counts of aggravated assault against a senior citizen while armed, four counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon against a senior citizen, four counts of assault with significant bodily injury, and two counts of assault with significant bodily injury to a senior citizen.
The charges stem from his alleged involvement in stabbing six victims on April 3, 2025 at the 1200 block of Meigs Place, NE.
All charges face an aggravating factor of allegedly being committed after Andrade had at least two felony convictions.
At the hearing, Andrade’s attorney, Steven Kiersh, expressed that he no longer planned to contest the Department of Behavioral Health’s (DBH) finding that his client is competent. Judge Brandt then found the defendant competent to stand trial, meaning Andrade is able to understand the charges against him and can assist in his own defense.
Andrade’s next hearing is scheduled for on Sept. 18, when parties plan to discuss the Innocence Protection Act (IPA). Under the IPA, Andrade has the right to request independent DNA testing of physical evidence in his case.
Andrade’s trial is scheduled to begin on May 17, 2027.
