DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro reserved bench warrant rights after a shooting defendant failed to appear in court on March 31 because of pending charges outside DC.
Tyrhez Williams, 25, was sentenced June 17, 2025 to a suspended sentence of six months incarceration and one year probation for carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business. The charges stem from his involvement in a non-fatal shooting at the 2600 block of Bowen Road, SE on July 8, 2024.
According to court documents, Williams was witnessed pulling a handgun out of a hidden compartment in his car radio, and discharging the handgun out of the moving vehicle.
The hearing was called to discuss alleged probation violations, however Williams never appeared. According to his attorney William Howell, Williams did not appear because he was arrested and held in Baltimore, MD for violating a peace order.
Howell stated the Baltimore case was set for court on April 1, but Williams’ attorney in Baltimore has not received evidence.
The prosecution requested a bench warrant as a retainer, to ensure if he’s released in Baltimore, he is then placed in custody in DC. Judge Di Toro said she will reserve bench warrant rights.
Prior to the Baltimore case, Howell stated Williams had no probation violations and maintained contact with Howell.
Judge Di Toro decided to reschedule the hearing until Williams’ Baltimore case is resolved.
The parties are scheduled to reconvene on June 3.
