Shooting Defendant’s Mental Competency Exam Delayed

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A non-fatal shooting defendant’s mental competency exam was rescheduled for a later date in front of DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz on Aug. 16.

Kevin Harrison, 23, is charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting incident June 23, 2023, on the 2200 block of 10th Street, NW. No individuals sustained injuries during the shooting.

According to court documents, Harrison, while with another individual, allegedly fired a gun. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers later discovered the gun he allegedly fired was not registered in Washington, D.C.

During the hearing, Harrison’s defense attorney, Patrick Nowak, said the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) never notified Harrison when his mental competency exam was to take place. Judge Leibovitz set a new date for Harrison’s mental competency exam on Aug. 20.

Nowak also said Harrison has begun attending an outpatient program for his mental health and has attended two classes so far.

Parties are set to reconvene on Aug. 29.