DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt expressed concern on Oct. 29 about a shooting trial complicated by potential homicide charges related to the ongoing investigation of a body found in the defendant’s attic.
Christopher Wise, 34, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a license outside home or business, possession of an unregistered firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. These charges are in relation to his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 4100 block of Hayes Street, NE, that occurred on June 10, 2024. One person was injured in the incident.
Wise’s recently appointed defense attorney, Darryl Daniels, requested more time to go through the evidence in the case beyond the originally planned July date…