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By
Sadie Herman [former]
- December 22, 2023
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On Dec. 22, a non-fatal shooting defendant was ordered to receive a full mental competency evaluation by DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park.
Cordell Lesene, 36, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with a dangerous weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm because of a prior conviction, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, possession of an unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition, for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 100 block of 57th Place SE, on February 6, 2022. The incident left one individual suffering from gunshot wounds.
According to court documents, the dispute arose as a result of a drug deal.
Judge Park informed the court that a doctor from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) requested more time with Lesene to perform a full mental competency evaluation. As a result of this, he ordered the exam.
The parties are expected to reconvene on Feb 2.