Defendant who shot him waives right to preliminary hearing and taken into custody

By Ben Dickson, Hayden Clark – June 12, 2024
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A shooting defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Washington Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond on June 12.

Demarco Darrell Bates, 27, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and unlawful possession of a firearm for his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on April 10 in the 2700 block of Langston Place. SE. Two people were injured during the incident.

According to court documents, one bullet passed through a building, grazing a woman's ankle, and another hit the windshield of a subway bus, causing glass to shatter into the driver's ear.

During the hearing, Cedric Miller, Bates' defense attorney, alerted Judge Raymond that he had waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Miller also requested that Bates be released to home confinement, stating that he wanted to raise his children.

However, the prosecution opposed this request, believing that the nature and circumstances of the event prove that he continues to pose a danger to the community.

Judge Raymond denied the request for release, finding that Bates posed an “immense danger” to the community and would be held without bail. She also issued a stay away order for the victims.

The holidays are expected to return on July 18.

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