Scheduling Conflict Delays Sentencing for Shooting Defendant

By Mackenzie Konjoyan [former] - July 23, 2024
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DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur delayed sentencing for a non-fatal shooting defendant since his attorney couldn’t attend the hearing.

David Walls, 38, is charged with kidnapping while armed and four counts of assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in an abduction on April 10, and a non-fatal shooting on April 13. Both incidents took place on the 2700 block of 30th Street, SE.

According to court documents, one male and one female victim reported Walls pointed a firearm at them and forced the woman to get into his vehicle. They described the firearm as a brownish camouflage-colored handgun.

On April 13, the same two people reported that Walls shot at them while they were entering their apartment building.

On May 21, Walls pleaded guilty to two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a pistol without a license, in exchange for the prosecution’s not seeking an indictment on greater charges.

Marnitta King, Walls’ defense attorney, was unable to attend the proceeding because of a scheduling conflict, so Judge Arthur continued the sentencing hearing until July 29.

Walls’ family was present at the hearing and were informed of the date change.