Lamont McDonald’s preliminary hearing pushed back

By D.C. Witness Staff - July 27, 2017
Court | Homicides | Victims |

Lamont McDonald remains hospitalized after he was shot earlier this month in a fight with another man, whom he allegedly killed.

McDonald allegedly shot Malachi Yisrael, 43, in 300 block of 50th street, Northeast on July 5. An alleged drug deal between the two resulted in a confrontation. Yisrael hit McDonald multiple times, which caused McDonald to shoot at him. Yisrael was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. Another individual on the scene returned shots at McDonald.

McDonald was excused from a court appearance this week because he was still in the hospital. McDonald’s attorney said they didn’t know when he will be released.

They will again attempt a preliminary hearing on July 31.