Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant Waives Preliminary Hearing

By Hypatia Fitzsimons [former] - October 23, 2023
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

On Oct. 23, DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond accepted a defendant’s waiver of his right to a preliminary hearing for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting case.

Tyrone Taylor, 37, is charged with assault with intent to kill and carrying a pistol without a license for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on July 22 on the 500 block of Oklahoma Avenue, NE. The incident left one individual suffering from gunshot injuries. 

Taylor forfeited his right to cross-examine the prosecutor’s witnesses and hear the evidence against him by waiving his preliminary hearing.

His defense attorney, Carrie Weletz, asked the judge to release Taylor under supervision. The prosecutor argued against this and asked for him to remain being held, arguing that he remains a danger to the community.

Judge Raymond ruled in favor of the prosecution for the reason that the presumption of detention was not being rebutted by the defense. 

A plea offer is being worked on and sent to the defense for review. 

The parties will reconvene  Nov. 9 for a felony status hearing.