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By
Emily Nordberg
- February 24, 2025
Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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Suspects
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DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean warned a shooting defendant to remain in compliance with stay away orders as part of her release conditions during a hearing on Feb. 21.
Ni’jhae Curry, 33, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, endangerment with a firearm, two counts of carrying a pistol without a license, and possession of a prohibited weapon, for her alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on Oct. 17, 2023, on the 900 block of Sycamore Drive, SE.
The court reviewed notices against the defendant, including a GPS close proximity alert from Curry’s ankle monitor, which pinged her in the general location of the shooting incident against whom she has a stay-away order, as well as contact between Curry and the victim via social media.
Defense attorney Jonathan Love clarified the stay-away order was issued for a location half a mile away from Curry’s father’s store–her destination when the alert was triggered. He also argued the victim posted an image of Curry on social media in an antagonistic manner, prompting the alleged contact.
Judge McLean reminded Curry of her release conditions, which include a stay-away order prohibiting physical and social media interaction with the victim. The judge also warned that any future non-compliance could be considered in a sentencing decision.
Parties are slated to reconvene March 11.