A defendant pleaded not guilty to 20 charges that stemmed from a shooting that injured two people before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Feb. 20.
Antwan Buchanan, 50, is charged with three counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of aggravated assault knowingly grave risk while armed, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, six counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, endangerment with a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than a year, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, possession of an unregistered firearm, destruction of property worth less than $1,000, and three counts of unlawful possession of ammunition. All violent charges face an additional penalty of allegedly being committed after Buchanan had at least two prior felony convictions.
The charges stem from his alleged involvement in a shooting that injured two individuals on the 1700 block of Gales Place, NE on April 29, 2025.
According to court documents, the gunfire started when the first victim asked Buchanan to leash his dog. The conversation allegedly became heated and the victim reported that Buchanan shot into his car, hitting him in the torso. The victim sustained a fractured rib.
A second victim was reportedly walking on the sidewalk, caught in the crosshairs, and sustained a gunshot wound to his hip.
At the hearing, the court formally arraigned Buchanan on the indictment charges against him and his attorney, Hannah Claudio, entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf. Claudio asserted Buchanan’s right to a speedy trial, which the parties scheduled for June, 14, 2027.
The parties are slated to reconvene on Dec. 11 for a status hearing.
