Pregnant Woman Awaits Trial in Assault With a Dangerous Weapon Case

By Hunter Odom [former] , Maya Patel [former] - May 31, 2023
Daily Stories | Domestic Violence | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

In a May 31 hearing, prosecutors and defense attorneys presented different views about how an argument escalated into a shooting.  

Davida Johnson, 25, is accused of assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm during crime of violence or dangerous offense. 

On May 8, Johnson and Sade Brown were allegedly involved in an assault on the 900 block of Brentwood Road, NE. Johnson was released to home confinement on May 12, pending further legal proceedings.

According to court documents, Johnson confronted  Brown at work, where she was then shot two times, once in her left arm and again in the right side of her butt. A witness then saw Johnson walk out of the entrance with a dark backpack. 

The Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS), allegedly found a  backpack containing a black Glock 42 .380 caliber. Two .380 caliber shell casings were also recovered at the scene. 

Johnson claimed her actions were in self-defense and stated that she felt threatened by Brown. A witness at the scene of the crime stated that Brown said “I’m going to kick that baby out of your stomach.”

Defense attorney Kavya Naini requested two motions be filed: the first, to modify Johnson’s terms of release; and the second, to request that Johnson’s cell phone be released

DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld denied any modifications to Johnson’s conditions. She said, “The fact that you were able to be released and be at home with your children is a gift.”  

The prosecution proffered a  plea offer to Johnson for her and her attorney to review. 

Johnson’s next hearing is set for July 24.