Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant Pleads Not Guilty at Arraignment

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A non-fatal shooting defendant pleaded not guilty to all indictment charges during an arraignment on Aug. 16. before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park.

Diamond Early, 31, is charged with assault with significant bodily injury while armed, two counts of possession of firearm during crime of violence, assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a pistol without a license outside home/business, possession of unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition, for her alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on July 31.

The incident occurred on the 4000 block of Kansas Avenue, NW. One person suffered from a non-fatal gunshot wound to the right leg.

At the hearing, Early’s attorney, Antoini Jones, alerted the court his client was pleading not guilty to all charges, and requested a speedy trial.

A status hearing date is set for Oct. 8. 2024.