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By
Amanda Parks
- February 18, 2025
Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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Suspects
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DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro granted two shooting co-defendants’ requests for release based on their urgent need for medical during a bond hearing on Feb. 12.
Reco Jackson, 26, and Raquan Felder, 32, are charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for their alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that injured two people on Jan. 25 at the 4400 block of 19th Place, NE.
At a prior hearing on Feb. 5, the court ruled against release citing the defendants potential danger to the community.
Jackson’s attorney, Kavya Naini, indicated that Jackson’s medical condition was an immediate and pressing concern. Jackson suffered a significant injury from a gunshot wound that is currently not being treated at the DC Jail, Naini argued.
She added he has been placed in a maximum security unit that has had multiple reports of stabbings in the last few weeks. Naini asserted that given the situation his human rights are being violated.
She said Jackson has no record of assaults or weapons violations. Naini referenced that many of Jackson’s friends and family were present in court, which she said demonstrated his stable place in the community ensuring his compliance.
Felder’s attorney, Darryl Daniels, raised similar concerns. He said Felder’s wounds, including a bullet lodged in his foot, are not being treated in jail and he’s showing signs of possible infection and blood clots. Daniels also noted Felder’s lack of a criminal history and extensive family support.
The prosecution argued against release because of a previous finding of probable cause for assault with a dangerous weapon when neither defendant was legally permitted to be carrying a firearm.
Judge Di Toro said that the defendants’ lack of a violent criminal history is significant.
Due to what Judge Di Toro described as “grievous injuries,” and the fact that neither suspect is getting adequate medical care the, she ordered their release with electronic monitoring and 24-hour home confinement, excluding medical appointments.
Parties are slated to reconvene on March 12.