New Attorney Appointed for Defendant in Non-Fatal Shooting Case

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Dirk Easton, 27, was appointed a new attorney on May 31 in a non-fatal shooting case where he allegedly assaulted several individuals

The defendant was charged with assault with intent to kill while armed on May 16. The incident took place on May 13, when the defendant allegedly shot at the windshield of a retreating vehicle with a handgun on the 1700 block of M Street, NW. During the incident, Easton sustained an apparent gunshot wound to his right eye which led him to seek medical treatment at a local hospital.

According to court documents, members of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) interviewed the defendant at the hospital where he allegedly remained uncooperative, before security footage from the scene of the incident was reviewed showing Easton’s alleged involvement in the incident.

Defense attorney Francis M. D’Antuono was appointed after Easton’s previous counsel, defense attorney Richard E. Holliday Jr. withdrew on May 26. Defense attorney D’Antuono requested a continuance in order to become more familiar with the case before it progressed, which was granted by DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan

Following the appointment of Easton’s new attorney, Judge Raffinan has set a preliminary hearing for Aug. 23.

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