Trial preparations Begin in Co-Defendant Shooting Case

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Trial preparations began in an April 11 hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe for a co-defendant non-fatal shooting case.

Tyrone Hawkins, 22 and Clint Broadus, 24 are being held in connection to an incident on the 1300 block of Gallaudet Street NE on Sept. 23, 2021. Hawkins is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. Broadus is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.

According to court documents, the victim said two suspects drove by his residence in a blue SUV. They asked the victim “Where the weed at?” When the victim replied he had no marijuana, the car drove away.

Minutes later, the two suspects approached the victim on the street from different directions. The victim told police he was worried he was about to be robbed due to one of the suspects wearing a black ski mask.

The victim then took out a can of mace and sprayed one of the suspects. As a result, the other suspect allegedly drew a firearm and began shooting, documents state.

The victim sustained a wound to the left arm.

The prosecution and defense discussed pre-trial scheduling, motions and expert notice.

The trial is scheduled for Oct. 16 and the next hearing is scheduled for Sept. 15.

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