On Oct. 10, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein sentenced a non-fatal shooting defendant to 5 years in prison.
Craig Peacock was charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. He is being charged for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting near the 1100 block of Half Street SE, on Oct. 26, 2022. The incident left one individual suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.
Peacock accepted a plea offer extended by the prosecutors for assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, in exchange for the prosecutors to not go through with indictment.
During the sentencing, Peacock expressed remorse over his actions and said, “I wish I could take it back.”
Judge Epstein acknowledged Peacock’s remorse and said, “You don’t have to sit in the seat I sit in to know what gun violence is doing to our community.”
The sentencing also included 3 years of supervised release. Peacock is required to register as a gun offender and pay $100 to the Victim of Violent Crime Fund (VVCF) for each charge.
Peacock will be transferred to the Federal Bureau of Prison.
