DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno denied a shooting defendant’s request for release on Feb. 4.
Bryant Howard Jr, 22, is charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, endangerment with a firearm in a public place, and possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device for his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on Aug. 16, 2024 on the 100 block of Wayne Place, SE.
During the hearing, Elizabeth Paige White, Howard’s attorney, asked that the court consider his release. White argued that Howard did not have any adult criminal history, and this was his first gun offense.
The prosecution opposed the motion.
Judge Salerno denied the request, citing the seriousness of the offense.
Parties are slated to reconvene March 6.
