A shooting defendant pleaded not guilty to 21 indictment charges at a felony arraignment hearing in front of DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on Nov. 6.
Daquan Baker, 27, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with intent to commit robbery while armed, aggravated assault while armed, three counts possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, endangerment with a firearm, three counts unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict, three counts carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, three counts possession of an unregistered firearm, three counts of unlawful possession of ammunition, and two counts of misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance.
These charges stem from his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on Jan. 25 on the 5300 block of B Street, SE. One individual sustained a gunshot wound during the incident.
Baker was arraigned on Nov. 6, and pleaded not guilty to all the charges filed against him. His defense attorney, Terrence Austin, requested that a trial date be set after the arraignment.
Austin also requested that all documents related to this case be turned over to the defense as they prepare for trial which is set to start in 2026.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Nov. 13.
