Defendant Pleads Guilty in Marijuana Robbery Turned Shooting

By Sofia Feigelson [former] - June 21, 2024
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A defendant accused in a robbery-turned-shooting case that was expected to go to trial accepted a plea deal before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on June 20.

Kevin Bailey, 24, was originally charged with conspiracy while armed, robbery while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence while armed, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in an armed robbery and shooting involving two male victims inside of a car on April 14, 2020.

The incident occurred at the intersection of Gallaudet Street and Central Place, NE. One of the victims was treated at a hospital for gunshot wounds to his right shoulder. 

According to a police report, one victim stated he organized a transaction through Instagram to sell marijuana, and would meet up with two Black males. He stated one of the men attempted to take the marijuana without paying, while the second man pulled a gun on him. He told police he attempted to flee, but heard two or three gunshots and realized he had been hit. 

Despite a hearing held on June 7, where the defense stated they were ready for trial and Judge Arthur denied their motion to dismiss, defense attorney Daniel Dorsey stated that Bailey had agreed to enter a guilty plea.

The prosecution stated they would have proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Bailey stole marijuana and intended to steal, used physical force, and tried to injure and assault with a firearm an individual driving a car, in addition to the robbery and the shooting.

The deal required Bailey to plead guilty to robbery, assault with a dangerous weapon, and carrying a pistol without a license, dismissing all of the remaining counts of his indictment.

Judge Arthur read Bailey his rights to enter a plea agreement and reaffirmed that he could stay on release prior to sentencing as he remained in compliance with his conditions.

Parties are scheduled to return for sentencing on Aug. 20.