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By
Maren Fagan
- December 2, 2024
Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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Shooting
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Suspects
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A non-fatal shooting defendant accepted a plea deal before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo on Dec. 2.
Marcel Palmer, 17, was originally charged with assault with intent to commit any other offense while armed, and two counts of possession of a firearm during crime of violence and assault with intent to kill while armed, for his involvement in a shooting on June 12 on the 2700 block of Sheridan Road, SE.
According to court documents, Palmer jumped out of a car and chased a victim down the block, eventually shooting him in the leg.
During the hearing, the defense alerted Judge Demeo Palmer intended to accept a deal, which required him to plead guilty to assault with intent to kill, in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges, and the prosecution’s not seeking an indictment.
Through the deal, parties agreed to a sentencing range of 60-to-72 months of incarceration.
Parties are slated to reconvene Feb. 28, 2025, for Palmer’s sentencing.