Judge Releases Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant With Spotless Record, Another Held

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DC Superior Court Judge Lloyd Nolan Jr. released two non-fatal shooting defendants during initial hearings on April 19.

Quentin Hill, 34, is charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or business in connection to a non-fatal shooting on the 2200 Block of Savannah Terrace, SE on April 18. He is also charged with being a fugitive from justice in Virginia.

Surveillance footage depicts Hill and other individuals in a white sedan allegedly shooting at an apartment building. Officers apprehended Hill after he tried to flee into a building and retrieved a firearm.

Defense attorney Kavya Naini asked for the defendant’s release.

She said Hill has a spotless record and full-time employment. She also said he shares a son with his girlfriend who he takes care of.

Judge Nolan released Hill with a curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Hill is scheduled to return to court on May 8.

Judge Nolan held Marcus Morris, 27, who is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction in connection to an incident on the 100 block of Darrington Street, SW on April 18.

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers responded to gunshots in an alley when they allegedly discovered Morris, who tried to flee. A firearm was discovered in a lawn a couple blocks away. Officers were flagged down by an individual who said the defendant allegedly sought refuge in her home to avoid detection.

Morris’ attorney argued there was no probable cause. He said that there was not enough information to connect the defendant to this particular gun.

However, Judge Nolan found probable cause, noting the officers saw the defendant allegedly moving a gun from one hand to the other and witness testimony placed Morris by the lawn where the firearm was retrieved.

Morris was held without bail and is scheduled to return to court on April 21.

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