Judge Places Hold On Two Non-Fatal Shooting Defendants

By Grace Nardei [former] - April 22, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

DC Superior Court Judge Eric Glover detained two non-fatal shooting defendants, one of which allegedly told his victim “I’ll shoot you.”

Theodore Williams, 52, 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 took place on April 18 at the 4000 block of Whaler Court, SE. No injuries were reported.

According to court documents, Williams allegedly got into a verbal altercation with his neighbor and fired his gun, which damaged the neighbor’s car.

During the hearing on April 19, the prosecution told Judge Glover that the victim’s vehicle had sustained gunshot damage due to the shooting. They added that the fragments located near the victim’s car matched ammunition found in the gun that was allegedly used by Williams. 

According to the prosecution, the gun was one of multiple weapons allegedly recovered during a search of Williams’ home. 

The prosecution requested Judge Glover find probable cause and detain Williams as he awaits further proceedings, stating he remains a danger to the community. 

However, Megan Allburn, Williams’ defense attorney argued that the victim was biased and used behavior, such as the usage of foul language,  that exacerbated the situation.

Allburn requested for Williams’ immediate release.

Judge Glover ruled that the prosecution met the burden of proof for probable cause, citing the ammunition in Williams’ weapon and fragment located at the scene a likely match. He ordered Williams remain detained. 

Parties are slated to return on April 22, before DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian.

Kevin Seabron, 38, 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 April 18 on the 2300 block of Marion Barry Avenue, SE. 

According to court documents, Seabron allegedly produced and discharged a firearm after engaging in a verbal altercation with his cousin in an apartment. No injuries were reported.

During the hearing, the prosecution claimed that the individual who was in the verbal altercation with the defendant saw him hold a gun to them, and state the words “I’ll shoot you,” before firing at them. 

According to the prosecution, evidence recovered at the scene included a bullet hole in the neighbor’s apartment and a gun holster believed to be in the area where Seabron slept. They added that, in the time it took the police to respond, Seabron could have attempted to get rid of other evidence.

However, Adam Harris, Seabron’s defense attorney, argued that there was no gunshot residue that proved Seabron to be the offender. 

Harris requested Seabron be released, citing that Seabron did not have a firearm on him when police arrived.

Judge Glover ruled that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to prove probable cause and ordered Seabron be detained. 

Parties are slated to return on April 22 before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro.