Pregnant USPS worker, boyfriend’s ex were involved in dispute before shooting: court docs

Pregnant USPS worker remains under arrest

A pregnant United States Postal Service employee accused of shooting her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend Monday morning outside a processing and distribution center in northeast D.C. was allegedly texting, and arguing with the victim before shots rang out.

WASHINGTON - A pregnant United States Postal Service employee accused of shooting her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend Monday morning outside a processing and distribution center in northeast D.C. was allegedly texting, and arguing with the victim before shots rang out.

FOX 5's Melanie Alnwick says according to court documents, 25-year-old Davida Johnson was being dropped off by her boyfriend at the postal station in the 900 block of Brentwood Road where she works.

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When they arrived, they spotted the boyfriend's ex-girlfriend waiting there for them. The ex-girlfriend, who was accompanied by the children she shares with Johnson's boyfriend, had exchanged text messages with Johnson earlier that morning. According to the boyfriend, the ex-girlfriend threatened Johnson and screamed, "I'm going to f- you up!" and "I'm going to kick that baby out of your stomach."

Authorities say the shooting was reported around 9:20 a.m. when Johnson pulled a handgun and shot the victim three or four time. Court documents say the children witnessed the shooting. The woman was struck in the shoulder and buttocks and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Hunter Lenz of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service said Johnson left the scene but then returned. Johnson was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.