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By
Emily Nordberg
, Rebbeca Haghnegahdar - February 13, 2025
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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Prosecutors in a non-fatal shooting case told DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on Feb. 12 that one of their witnesses, whose relationship to the case was not disclosed in court, is being uncooperative.
Donnell Wells, 36, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault knowingly while armed, five counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged involvement in a shooting on the 500 block of Newcomb Street, SE. The incident occurred on Aug. 1, 2022 and two individuals suffered from gunshot wounds.
In a status hearing set for relevant medical records, the prosecution alerted the court that there had been a “slight hiccup,” as their witness recently become reluctant to testify. The prosecution indicated they would speak with the witness’ lawyer or file a motion to release in lieu of receiving the witnesses’ medical records.
An additional hearing was scheduled regarding DNA testing.
Parties are slated to reconvene March 20, with a trial date set for April 21.