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By
Ankush Dwivedi [former]
- April 24, 2025
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DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson delayed a jury trial in a shooting to allow time to discuss the prosecution’s motion to suppress testimony from a defense witness on April 21.
Tyshay Moore, 27 and Javonee Jackson, 25, are charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, four counts of possession of a firearm during crime of violence, and simple assault for their alleged involvement in a shooting that injured one individual. The incident occurred on May 10, 2023, on the 700 Block of 7th Street, NW.
Court documents state that the victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds to the face and torso. After the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrived at the scene, one of the witnesses stated that a female fired multiple shots at the victim after a verbal altercation. Multiple other witnesses state they saw a group of individuals in an alley and then moments later, shots were fired.
The prosecution on April 21 requested a delay in the trial in order to determine if one of the defense witnesses, the victim, was properly entered within the 14-day notice period. Additionally, the prosecution asked the Court of Appeals for a “stay” or delay in the case.
Tyshay Moore’s attorneys, Varsha Govindaruju and Hannah Claudio, argued they did alert the prosecution that had many opportunities during the lead up to trial to file the motion and chose not to. The defense, also stated delaying this trial even further would be detrimental to Moore, as they have already made travel arrangements for their expert witnesses.
Judge Dayson agreed with the defense and denied the motion to keep the witness off the stand. However, she ordered that the defense not call their witness until after the Court of Appeals reaches a decision.
The parties decided to proceed with jury selection and began scheduling their opening statements.
Parties are set to reconvene on April 22.