Judge Rules Against Probable Cause for Shooting Defendants, Cases Dismissed 

By D.C. Witness Staff - April 4, 2024
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On April 3, DC Superior Judge Eric Glover ruled there was no probable cause in a multi-defendant non-fatal shooting and let the suspects go after a presentment hearing.

Josiah Warfield, 24, Rasheed Mullins, 27, and Alonzo Lover, 30, were arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for their alleged involvement in a shooting. The incident occurred on April 2, on the 2800 block of Bruce Place, SE. No injuries were reported, but a vehicle sustained bullet damage.

According to prosecutors, officers were patrolling the area near the scene, when they observed three individuals, who they identified as the defendants, shooting at a vehicle. They pursued them and the suspects were arrested. 

Officers did a show-up procedure with the victim who identified the three defendants. A “show up” is a type of identification usually based on a single image as opposed to a more comprehensive photo array.

However, Judge Glover argued he was couldn’t find probable cause due to the lack of information on the report authored by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). 

He added that there is no proof that the defendants were ever holding firearms at the scene or that they shot the vehicle. 

All three defendant’s cases were dismissed.