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By
Brigette Bagley
- April 7, 2025
Court
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Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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Suspects
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A defendant was deemed mentally competent to stand trial before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt in a hearing on April 4.
Santos Duarte, 25, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on July 5 at a restaurant and bar on the 3500 block of 14th Street, NW. One victim, the owner of the restaurant, suffered a gunshot wound to the leg.
Duarte was deemed competent to understand a trial proceeding by a DC Department of Behavior Health (DBH) representative, with no objections by the counsel or court.
Camille Wagner, Duarte’s attorney, informed the court that her client would likely enter into a plea agreement in the coming weeks. Terms of the agreement were unspecified.
Judge Brandt allowed Wagner time to discuss the plea deal with her client, which would require her to go in-person to the DC jail.
Parties are slated to reconvene on April 25.