DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond dismissed the case against a shooting defendant after prosecutors expressed their intention to move the matter to US District Court at a June 29 preliminary hearing.
Ivan Holmes, 21, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a shooting at the 500 block of Chesapeake Street, SE on June 18. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to her right calf.
According to court documents, the victim reported waiting at a Metrobus stop when she heard gunshots, ran inside a store, and realized she was shot.
Immediately after proceedings began, the prosecutor told Judge Raymond that they wanted to drop the case against Holmes.
“This matter is dismissed,” said Judge Raymond.
Judge Raymond confirmed with the prosecutor that the case was dismissed because it had been transferred to district court.
No further dates were set in DC Superior Court.
