Judge Sentences D.C. Man to 18 Months for Non-Fatal Shooting, Community Reconciliation Acknowledged in Court

Washington, D.C. — A local man was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting earlier this year. Terry McNeal, 44, received the sentence from Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld on July 16, following a plea deal related to the incident that took place on February 2, 2024, in the 2400 block of H Street, SE. McNeal faced charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. He ultimately pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a pistol without … Read more

DC Judge Denies Release in Non-Fatal Shooting Case Involving Previously Convicted Man

Washington, D.C. – A local court has denied bail for a 30-year-old man linked to a recent shooting incident in the city, underlining concerns about gun crime despite no injuries being reported. Christopher Forbes faced the Superior Court on accusations stemming from an event on April 5, where he allegedly discharged a firearm in a residential neighborhood on the 1800 block of A Street SE. During the hearing, police testified that they responded to calls about gunfire, subsequently spotting an individual fitting the description of the suspect. According to court documents, an officer observed a … Read more

DC Superior Court Orders House Arrest for Suspect in Non-Fatal Shooting Amid Trial Delays

Washington, D.C. – Following a delay in his scheduled trial due to conflicts in the prosecution’s schedule, Calvon Brown, 31, has been placed under house arrest by DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian. Brown faces charges of aggravated assault and illegal firearm possession in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in March. The altercation, which unfolded at Lee’s Liquors on Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, involved Brown allegedly engaging in a physical confrontation with the victim before firing a gun, resulting in the victim being shot in the buttocks. Despite the violent nature of the incident, … Read more

Man Pleads Not Guilty to Non-Fatal Shooting, Held Pending Trial Despite Release Request

Washington, D.C. – Andrew Parsons, 28, pleaded not guilty to a non-fatal shooting during his arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo on January 5. Parsons is facing charges including assault with intent to kill, aggravated assault while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a dangerous weapon. These charges stem from an incident that took place on August 9 on the 800 block of Southern Avenue, SE. According to court documents, Parsons engaged in an argument with a known individual and proceeded to shoot him multiple times in … Read more