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By
Adriana Marroquin
- December 9, 2024
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A shooting defendant accepted a plea deal before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on Dec.9.
Anthrone Cabos, 27, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of an unregistered firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and simple assault.
The charges stem from his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 600 block of Condon Terrace SE, on June 28, 2020. One person sustained injuries during the incident.
During the hearing, Kevin O’Sullivan, Cabos’ attorney, alerted the court of his intent to accept a plea deal, for aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a firearm with a conviction greater than one year, in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges.
Through the deal, parties agreed to four years of incarceration and three years of supervised release.
According to the prosecution, had the case gone to trial, they would have proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Cabos knowingly and purposefully shot a woman in the stomach. They added that he had a firearm despite knowing he was prohibited due to a prior conviction with a sentence longer than a year in prison.
The prosecution insisted there was no legal justification for Cabos’ actions, and he did not act in self-defense.
Parties are slated to reconvene on March 7 for sentencing.