Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant Receives Suspended Sentence, Released

By Ella Munnelly - October 30, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

A shooting defendant received a suspended sentence of 10 months, with credit for time served, before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro on Oct. 30.

Darryl Yates, 33, was originally charged with endangerment with a firearm and carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or business, for his involvement in the discharge of a firearm on May 18 on the 3900 block of 9th Street, SE.

According to court documents, Yates shot his gun in broad daylight. A Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer who investigated the crime said it was unclear if there was a target for the shooting. 

On Aug. 28, Yates plead guilty to attempted endangerment with a firearm and carrying a pistol without a license, asserting that his actions were voluntary and done without legal justification. He was held until sentencing. 

During the hearing, Yates was sentenced to 10 months for carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or business, as well as attempted endangerment with a firearm. The sentences were suspended. 

He will serve one year of probation and three years of supervised release. He also needs to receive mental health counseling as well as register with the gun offender registry. 

With credit for time served, Yates was released from the DC Jail today. 

No further dates were set.