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By
Patrick Hillmeyer
- March 20, 2025
Court
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Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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Shooting
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The prosecution in a shooting case motioned to have a witness’ medical records subpoenaed before DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on March 20. So far the material has not been forthcoming.
Donnell Wells, 36, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault knowingly while armed, five counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged involvement in a shooting on the 500 block of Newcomb Street, SE. The incident occurred on Aug. 1, 2022 and two individuals suffered from gunshot wounds.
In court, Judge Pipe asked the prosecution to explain their position, and they stated that securing a release form from the hospital has been difficult and the matter has been pending for a month.
Judge Pipe stated she would notify Sara Kopecki, Wells’ council, of the subpoena. Kopecki has 14 days to object. In a release order filed on Feb. 28, Judge Pipe declared, “Confidential Information includes all protective medical and mental health records, treatment, health information, medications and any information relating to [the witness’] medical or mental health status during the relevant time period,
beginning on August 1, 2024.”
Parties are slated to reconvene April 3.