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By
Emily Carrillo
- March 3, 2025
Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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Shooting
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Suspects
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DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean sentenced co-defendants for their involvement in a non-fatal shooting on Feb. 28.
On Sept. 17, 2024, Kurtis Hubbard, 24, and Brian Richard, 21, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit robbery for their involvement in a shooting on the 3200 block of 20th Street, NE which occurred on May 7, 2024. One individual sustained injuries.
Hubbard additionally pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, and Richard to carrying a pistol without a license.
According to court documents, Hubbard and Richard attempted to rob the victim, leading to a struggle, causing a firearm to discharge. The victim sustained injuries unrelated to the shooting.
During the hearing, the prosecution pushed for the maximum sentencing for Hubbard due to his criminal history, which includes prior convictions for assault, robbery, and burglary.
Hubbard expressed remorse stating, “I wasn’t in the right state of mind, I wasn’t who I normally was. I feel bad for the victim. I take full responsibility.” His adoptive mother spoke in his defense, emphasizing his struggles with addiction and the need for therapy and psychiatric support.
The court sentenced Hubbard to 45 months for assault with intent to commit robbery, with nine months suspended. He also received 25 months for unlawful possession of a firearm, with seven months suspended. The sentences will be served concurrently.
Richard’s defense attorney, Bryan Bookhard, argued that he did not possess a firearm during the incident and only became involved when he attempted to wrestle the gun away from Hubbard and the victim to prevent further violence. They sought a split sentence combining jail time with parole, and a fully suspended sentence for the weapons charge.
In court, Richard offered a heartfelt apology: “I want to apologize to the victim, to their family, and to the community. I do feel remorseful towards the victim.”
Richard received a 24 month sentence for the assault charge, with 12 months suspended. For carrying a dangerous weapon outside of a home or business, Richard received a 12-month sentence, fully suspended. Both sentences will run concurrently.
No further dates were set.