DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan released a fatal shooting defendant, despite prior violations, because of trial delays on Nov 6.
Terrance Barnes, 37, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Barry Holmes, 57, on April 17, 2019, on the 5100 block of Southern Avenue, SE. Holmes sustained one gunshot wound to his chest that caused damage to his heart, stomach, bowel, and spleen.
In court, Judge Ryan released Barnes due to the repeated trial date delays. Judge Ryan reminded Barnes that the court delays were not his fault, however his probation violations led to his “step-back” to pretrial incarceration on Oct. 9. However, since Judge Ryan determined the release violations did not create a threat to the community, he said he was willing to allow Barnes one more chance…