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By
Phoebe McConnell
- November 18, 2024
Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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A non-fatal shooting defendant changed his plea to guilty during a felony status conference before DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian on Nov 15.
Travis Ellis, 32, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 600 block of Park Road, NW, on Sept. 18. No injuries were reported.
As part of an agreement, Ellis pleaded guilty to the charge. His defense attorney, Charles Haskell, said the count carries a maximum sentence of ten years with a minimum of three years of supervised release. He requested a sentence at the midpoint of the guidelines.
Haskell informed the court that Ellis was waiving an indictment and the right to independently test DNA evidence. He asked Judge Christian to release Ellis to home confinement with GPS monitoring.
The prosecution was opposed saying Ellis has a child with the victim and shot at the victim voluntarily.
Judge Christian denied releasing Ellis at this time.
Parties are set to reconvene on Jan 30, 2025.