Judge Changes Release Conditions for Defendants in Shooting Case

On July 6, DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur granted a defense motion to modify the conditions of release for co-defendants in a shooting incident.

Shatia Penn, 24, and Desmond Barr, 21, have each been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for allegedly firing at a vehicle following a physical dispute that occurred on Feb. 6, 2023, around the 100 block of M Street NE.

Defense attorneys started the proceeding by complaining that prosecutors failed to share evidence in the case.

“We have received absolutely nothing,” Barr’s attorney, Lola Ziadie, said, frustrated about the lack of communication from the original prosecuting attorney, who was not present in court.

Subsequently, the defense brought forward a previous motion to change the conditions of each defendant’s release.

Judge Arthur ended Penn’s original requirement to wear a GPS monitoring device since she has been receiving medical care following a car accident involving Barr. However, she must remain in contact with the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA).

Barr is in a wheelchair from injuries sustained in the accident with Penn. Judge Arthur took Barr off curfew but said he must comply with his GPS monitoring.

Parties are set to be heard again in front of Judge Arthur on Sep. 8.

Document: Homicide: 1200 Block of Valley Avenue, Southeast

The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch is investigating a homicide that occurred on July 5 on the 1200 block of Valley Avenue, SE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report for sounds of gunshots and located an adult female shooting victim with no signs consistent with life.

The victim was identified as 21-year-old Alison Cienfuegos-Vasquez.

Document: Updated with Photos Suspect Sought in Armed Carjacking (Gun) and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offenses: 2500 Block of Sherman Avenue, Northwest

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect connected to an armed carjacking (gun) and non-fatal shooting that occurred on June 18 on the 2500 block of Sherman Avenue, NW.

According to MPD documents, the suspects attempted to carjack the victim at the location. Gunfire was exchanged between the victim and at least one of the suspects. The suspect and the victim sought treatment at local hospitals.

On June 18, a 20-year-old male was arrested and charged with armed carjacking (gun) and assault with a dangerous weapon (gun).

Document: Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 4700 block of Meade Street, Northeast

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a vehicle connected to a non-fatal shooting that occurred on July 5 on the 4700 block of Meade Street, NE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting and located nine shooting victims, including two juvenile victims. All victims had non-life-threatening wounds.

The suspect vehicle is possibly a blue Hyundai Tucson last seen displaying DC tags GC5338.

Document: Arrest Made in a Homicide: Naylor Road and Southern Avenue, Southeast

The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch arrested and charged 30-year-old Terrance Stoney with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in a homicide that occurred on March 17 at the intersection of Naylor Road and Southern Avenue, SE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting and located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The victim was identified as 43-year-old Donte Tiller.

Document: Suspect and Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 4600 block of South Capitol Street, Southwest

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect and a vehicle connected to a non-fatal shooting that occurred on July 4 on the 4600 block of South Capitol Street, SW.

According to MPD documents, the suspect and the victim were involved in a traffic accident, and got into a verbal altercation. The suspect brandished a gun and fired at the victim, striking the victim’s vehicle. No injuries were reported.

The suspect and vehicle were captured in surveillance footage.

Document: Homicide: 600 Block of Eastern Avenue, Northeast

The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch is investigating a homicide that occurred on July 4 on the 600 block of Eastern Avenue, NE, at the PG County and DC border line.

According to MPD documents, officers from MPD and Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) responded to the location for the report of a shooting, and located an adult male shooting victim in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The victim was identified as 54-year-old Keith Bradley.

Document: Homicide: 600 Block of Alumni Lane, Northeast

The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on July 5 on the 600 block of Alumni Lane, NE by the Catholic University of America.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, and located an adult male shooting victim. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The victim was identified as 25-year-old Maxwell Emerson.

Document: Homicide: Unit Block of Patterson Street, Northeast

The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on July 4 on the unit block of Patterson Street, NE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, and located an adult male shooting victim with no signs consistent with life.

The victim was identified as 44-year-old Charles Antonio Stanton.

Document: Homicide: 4000 Block of Livingston Road, Southeast

The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on July 4 on the 4000 block of Livingston Road, SE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting and located an adult male shooting victim. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The victim has been identified as 28-year-old Nathaniel Holmes.

Document: Homicide: 3500 Block of 13th Street, Northwest

The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on July 4 on the 3500 block of 13th Street, NW.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the scene for the report of a shooting, where they located an adult male victim. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The victim was identified as 22-year-old Jesse Benitez.

Document: Traffic Fatality: 900 Block of Eastern Avenue, Northeast

The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Major Crash Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a traffic fatality that occurred on July 4 on the 900 block of Eastern Avenue, NE.

According to MPD documents, an adult male was riding a bicycle westbound on Eastern Avenue when a black Mercedes was traveling eastbound and crossed the double yellow line striking the cyclist. The Mercedes fled the scene. The cyclist was found with no signs consistent with life by first responders.

The victim’s identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

Document: Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 1400 block of 18th Place, Southeast

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect vehicle connected to a non-fatal shooting that occurred on July 4 on the 1400 block of 18th Place, SE.

According to MPD documents, the officers responded to the scene for reports of a shooting, and located an adult male individual suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to a local hospital.

Document: Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 4000 block of 9th Street, Southeast

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect vehicle, a silver Jeep Cherokee, connected to a non-fatal shooting that occurred on July 5 on the 4000 block of 9th Street, SE.

According to MPD documents, the suspect vehicle and the victims’ vehicle were involved in a collision at the scene. The suspects brandished guns and shot at the victims’ vehicle as the victims’ vehicle fled the scene. There were no injuries reported.

Judge Finds Probable Cause in 2023 Non-Fatal Shooting Case

On July 5, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein found probable cause in a non-fatal shooting case that Kevon Robinson was the perpetrator.

Robinson, 23, is charged with assault with intent to kill for allegedly shooting and injuring a person on the 700 block of 20th Street, NE. The incident occurred on May 25.

The prosecution called the lead detective from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to the witness stand who testified about how he identified Robinson as a suspect.

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras allegedly showed the suspect fleeing the scene on a bicycle after firing shots at the victim. When a, “Be on the lookout,” flier was issued for the suspect, multiple witnesses identified him as Robinson.

Robinson’s attorney, John Armstrong, questioned the detective about the events before the shooting; namely that Robinson and another person were seen ducking toward the ground suggesting they were afraid of getting shot. Robinson says the shooting was an act of self-defense.

Ultimately, Judge Epstein ruled that there was enough evidence to find probable cause that Robinson was the shooter, and that the shooting was not done in self-defense.

The parties then debated whether Robinson should be released awaiting trial. Prosecuting attorneys argued he could be a danger to the community.

Armstrong countered that Robinson’s youth and lack of criminal record mean he would be unlikely to harm anyone if kept on home confinement. Judge Epstein was also presented with letters of support from Robinson’s family members.

However, he ordered that Robinson be held until his trial.

Parties are expected to return on July 21.

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