Va. Man’s Trial Continues At The Frederick County, Md. Court House

He is charged with attempted 1st-degree murder and other offenses for an incident in 2021.

Frederick, Md (KM) The prosecution continued to call witnesses Tuesday in the trial of David Clayton Hanson, 34, taking place at the Frederick County Court House. Hanson of Madison Heights, Virginia, is charged with attempted 1st-degree murder, 1st-degree assault, – 2nd-degree assault and firearms offenses for an incident in Frederick in November, 2021 .

Police say Hanson was arrested for pointing a gun at a woman who was in her vehicle talking with an acquaintance in the 400 block of East Patrick Street. Authorities say Hanson pulled the trigger on his gun, but it did not fire.

The trial is expected to resume on Wednesday.

By Kevin McManus