Judge Finds Probable Cause In Assault Case Following Detective’s Testimony

By Azziah Hunter [former] - November 1, 2022
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

DC Superior Court Magistrate Judge Renee Raymond found probable cause in an assault with a dangerous weapon case during a Nov. 1 preliminary hearing. 

Nigel Pulliam, 29, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence in connection to an incident on Aug. 29, on the 2000 block of Benning Road, NE.

A detective testified about the information he received from the victim as prosecution presented surveillance footage from the scene. The detective stated that Pulliam allegedly told the victim “Leave or Imma shoot you” and the victim left. As the victim was making a U-turn in his vehicle, Pulliam fired shots at him. The victim was left uninjured. 

Defense attorney Matthew Graves argued that you can’t see Pulliam’s face as the shots were fired in the footage. He also added that the detective didn’t know the name of the suspect or have an address. 

Prosecution added that you can see his face throughout other parts of the video.

The detective said the victim has known Pulliam for about a year, but only knew him by his street name. However, the victim was able to identify the suspect by seeing a picture in the police database due to Pulliam having priors.

After hearing arguments from both sides, Judge Raymond stated that the surveillance footage was very compelling. Pulliam will remain held despite the defense request for him to be released. 

The next hearing has been scheduled for Nov. 15.