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By
Raina Bonifacio
, Patrick Hillmeyer - February 21, 2025
Daily Stories
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Shooting
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Two co-defendants pleaded not guilty in a shooting case before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on Feb. 20.
Saki Frost, 18, and Azhari Graves, 18, are charged with six counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, six counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, 16 counts of possession of a firearm during crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a license, and two counts of endangerment with a firearm. The charges stem from their alleged involvement in a shooting on May 3, 2024, at the intersection of Kirby and N Streets, NW, near Dunbar High School.
Frost is additionally charged with six counts of assault with intent to murder while armed and six counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. Graves is additionally charged with possession of a machine gun. All crimes were allegedly committed in violation of a gun free zone. carrying a pistol without a license, and two counts of endangerment with a firearm.
According to court documents, the co-defendants allegedly fired at a Chevy Cruze during a shootout. Some of the bullets pierced a classroom window at Dunbar High School, striking a female juvenile student in the head who survived the injury.
In court, John Iweanoge, Saki’s attorney, and Hannah Claudio, Graves’ attorney, stated they were both entering a plea of not guilty, asserted their constitutional rights, and were prepared to set trial dates.
Parties are slated to reconvene May 29.