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- October 29, 2020
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On Oct. 29, a DC Superior Court judge continued a status hearing in a felony assault case so the prosecution could possibly extend a plea offer.
Melvin Beal is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and assault on a police officer while armed.
On Oct. 8, Prince George’s County Police Department Officers were pursuing a vehicle they suspected of being carjacked. Beal, 18, allegedly got out of the vehicle and shot at the officers at 36th Place and Alabama Avenue, SE.
The prosecution requested a month to draft a global plea offer before moving forward in the case. Judge Julie Becker scheduled Beal’s next court date for Nov. 30. In the meantime, he will remain held.
Maansi Srivastava wrote this article.