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By
Natalie Note
- October 24, 2024
Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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Suspects
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A shooting defendant was sentenced to seven months with credit for time served before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro on Oct. 23.
On Aug. 23, Kevin Seabron, 39, pleaded guilty to unlawful discharge of a firearm and attempted possession of a prohibited weapon for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred in an apartment on the 2300 block of Marion Barry Avenue, SE on April 18, 2023.
According to court documents, Seabron possessed and discharged a firearm inside of the apartment after an argument with his cousin about a phone charger. No injuries were reported.
At the hearing, the defense and the prosecution asked for a seven month sentence and one year of supervised probation. The prosecution also requested a stay-away order be imposed between Seabron and the victim.
Before Judge Di Toro handed down the sentence, Seaborn addressed the court. He said he is seeing a therapist and taking medication in order to better control his emotions. Seabron said the situation “could have been a whole lot worse and it scared me.”
Seabron also said to the court that he had a rough childhood but does not feel that he has to hold on to “the things that I went through” anymore.
Judge Di Toro said she commends Seabron for his insight. She sentenced him to seven months with credit for time served for his unlawful discharge of a firearm charge and thirty days for his attempted possession of a prohibited weapon charge. The two sentences are going to run concurrently.
Taking into account the time Seabron has already served, the defense estimated that he has about 25 days left of incarceration.
With this sentence, Seabron will also be required to complete one year of probation and stay-away from the victim in this case. He must also pay $150 to the Victims of Violent Crimes Fund and register as a gun offender.
“You’ve done important work,” Judge Di Toro said after sentencing Seabron.
No further dates were set.