Non-Fatal Shooting Case Continued Due to DC Jail Bus Accident

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An April 13 pending plea resolution hearing in a non-fatal shooting case was continued due to an accident involving a bus that transports prisoners from the DC Jail to the courthouse.

Marvin Smith, 30, is charged with aggravated assault while armed in connection to a shooting that occurred on the 2400 block of Elvans Road SE on March 22, 2022.

DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz told the parties that there was little information about the crash but after medical assessment, some prisoners returned to the jail while others stayed at the courthouse.

The complainant in the Smith matter called 911 and advised he had been shot, according to court documents. When police questioned him, he stated he did not know who shot him.

The victim sustained injuries to his right lower leg and left knee and was admitted to a nearby hospital for surgery.

The case was continued to April 14 when the defendant rejected a plea offer from the prosecution.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 27.