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By
Yvianna Estrella
- February 12, 2025
Court
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Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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A shooting trial slated to begin on Feb. 10 was delayed because DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur was absent from the courtroom on a personal matter and could only attend the hearing virtually.
Dupre Jones, 26, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, second-degree cruelty to children, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, and unlawful discharge of a firearm for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 4500 block of First Street, SW, on Oct. 11, 2024. No injuries were reported.
Jones’ attorney, Agdie O’Bryant, filed a motion to suppress all evidence recovered from Jones because he was illegally stopped, searched, and arrested. O’Bryant claimed that there was no reasonable basis to suspect any criminal activity nor did the officers have any probable cause he committed a crime the day of his arrest.
Both parties were prepared for trial, however it was delayed until later this week to accommodate Judge Arthur’s schedule.
The prosecution advised that a witness would be present virtually for their testimony, O’Bryant and Judge Arthur made no objections.
The trial is scheduled to begin on Feb. 13.