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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Dunbar High School shooting
2. Teen shooter bond hearing
Eighteen-year-old Zaharia Graves, one of the teens involved in a shooting near Dunbar High School in Northwest D.C., appeared in court after a witness saw a group of juveniles with guns in an alley. The shooting resulted in a girl being hit in the head by a bullet that came through a classroom window. Fortunately, she only sustained a graze wound and did not require surgery. Graves and a 17-year-old boy were charged with multiple offenses related to the incident. Graves was held without bond, with a court date set for May 28. The 17-year-old’s hearing is scheduled for May 6.
1. Court hearing
2. Legal proceedings
Teen Appears in Court After Shooting Near Dunbar High School in Northwest D.C.
Eighteen-year-old Zaharia Graves, along with a 17-year-old boy, appeared in court for the first time on Saturday following a shooting near Dunbar High School in Northwest D.C. The incident took place on Friday morning at approximately 9:55 a.m., sending shockwaves through the local community.
Eye-Witness Account of the Shooting
According to court documents, a witness who was sitting outside his home just before the shooting observed a group of juveniles gathering in an alley between Morgan Street and New York Avenue in Northwest D.C. The witness overheard some of the group members saying, “Get ready, they’re coming around the other side,” indicating a sense of anticipation and possible premeditation.
Surveillance footage later revealed that the group consisted of around 15 boys, with two of them seen brandishing firearms. These two individuals were later identified as the shooters responsible for the violent act that ensued.
Chilling Moments Leading Up to the Gunfire
As the witness recounted the events, he mentioned hearing gunshots just moments after the group had dispersed. The sudden burst of gunfire shocked the peaceful surroundings of the neighborhood, leaving residents in fear and confusion.
Inside Dunbar High School, chaos erupted when a bullet pierced through a classroom window, striking a young girl in the head. A vigilant basketball coach rushed to the scene, using the girl’s jacket to apply pressure to her wound until emergency services arrived.
Impact of the Shooting
The injured girl, who suffered a graze wound to the right side of her forehead, recounted the harrowing experience of feeling sudden pain and seeing blood. Despite the severity of the injury, medical professionals assured that she would not require surgery, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the tragedy.
Graves and the 17-year-old boy faced charges of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and other related offenses. A judge ruled that Graves would be held without bond, with a court date set for Tuesday, May 28.
Community Response and Legal Proceedings
The incident sent shockwaves through the community, prompting heightened security measures and calls for stricter gun control laws. As the legal process unfolds, the focus remains on seeking justice for the victim and ensuring the safety of students and residents in the vicinity of Dunbar High School.
As the investigation continues and court proceedings progress, authorities are working tirelessly to bring those responsible to account for their actions and prevent similar incidents in the future.
