A shooting defendant pleaded not guilty to 13 charges during a felony arraignment hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Micheal Ryan on Feb.17.
Daniel Thomas, 24, is charged with first-degree murder, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence or dangerous offense, assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a pistol without a license outside home or place of business, and unauthorized use of a vehicle for his alleged involvement in the death of 47-year-old Jeanette Walls during a drive-by shooting on the 4300 block of Wheeler Road, SE, on Nov 11, 2020.
According to court documents, Walls died from a gunshot wound to the head. Two other victims, who suffered from non-life threatening injuries, were transported to a nearby hospital.
During the hearing, Todd Baldwin, Thomas’ defense attorney, alerted the judge of his client’s intent to plead not guilty to all charges, emphasizing his right to a speedy trial.
Baldwin received the prosecution’s evidence on Feb. 17. He requested to reconvene at a later date to examine it.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene May 6.
