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By
Rebecca Connor [former]
- July 21, 2023
Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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On July 21, Kevon Robinson accepted a plea deal offered by prosecutors in connection to a non-fatal shooting.
Robinson, 23, was originally charged with assault with intent to kill for shooting one victim in the leg on May 25 on the 700 block of 20th Street, NE.
Video footage referenced in Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) documents indicates that Robinson and another individual were traveling toward the victim on bicycles, and dismounted when a car passed by.
According to court documents, the two individuals then noticed the victim, who had been talking briefly to the individuals in the car. Once they approached the victim, Robinson allegedly pulled out a firearm and fired multiple times, hitting the victim twice in the leg.
Robinson was arrested on June 22 after MPD officers executed a search warrant at a known address and allegedly finding multiple firearms and several rounds of ammunition.
Parties agreed to undisclosed sentencing guidelines, though DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein informed the defendant that he did not have to follow either the prosecution’s or the defense’s sentencing recommendations.
As Robinson is under the age of 25, the defense stated that they would be providing a Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA) report in addition to a sentencing memorandum. The YRA allows defendants younger than 25-years-old to face reduced sentences or have the option to eventually have their convictions sealed.
Sentencing is set to take place before Judge Epstein on Oct. 13.