DC Superior Court Judge Deborah Israel denied release for a shooting defendant during a hearing on Feb. 4.
Dominque Hansberry, 40, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and destruction of property less than $1,000 for her alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting at the 500 block of 60th Street, NE on Sept. 26, 2025 which damaged the victim’s car, but no one was injured.
At the hearing, Hansberry’s attorney, Peter Cooper, requested her release so she could be present for a home inspection and to care for her dogs. According to Cooper, Hansberry is part of a government housing program, and if she is not present for the home inspection, she could becomes unhoused.
Cooper said Hansberry would wear a GPS monitor or accept home confinement if Judge Israel granted her release.
The prosecution expressed concern for the community if Hansberry was released because of the violent nature of the charges against her. They argued that it would not be safe to release Hansberry because she’s accused of shooting at a stranger.
Judge Israel denied the request to release Hansberry because the charges against her involve a firearm. Expressing concern for Hansberry’s housing situation, Judge Israel recommended that one of Hansberry’s family members attend the inspection.
The parties scheduled Hansberry’s next hearing for Feb. 27.
