Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant Asserts Right to Independently Test DNA

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On Sept. 11, a non-fatal shooting defendant alerted DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo that he was asserting his right to independently test DNA evidence recovered from the crime scene.

Damar Whitley, 46, also known as Delmar Whitley, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed against a minor, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon against a minor, and aggravated assault knowingly while armed against a minor, among other charges, for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that left a juvenile suffering from life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred on Aug. 31, 2022, on the 4700 block of Alabama Avenue, SE.

During the hearing, Stephen Logerfo, Whitley’s defense attorney, stated they are testing a bullet fragment recovered from the hallway crime scene, and may test other items.

A status hearing was scheduled for Nov. 28.

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