Anthony Gary accepted a plea offer from the prosecution and pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict during a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on March 7.
Gary, 35, was originally charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. The charges stemmed from a non-fatal shooting on the 3700 block of Jay Street, NE, on March 22, 2024, that left one person injured.
In return for Gary’s guilty pleas, the prosecution agreed not to indict any other charges arising from the facts of the case and to cap their request for a sentence at the midpoint of the sentencing guidelines.
Gary’s attorney, Raymond Jones, told the court that assault with a dangerous weapon carries a maximum charge of 10 years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine. Unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict carries a maximum charge of 15 years in prison and/or a fine of $37,500.
Judge Arthur said the charges also require him to impose a period of supervised release following the prison sentence and a payment of between $100-and-$5,000 to the Victims of Violent Crimes Fund. Gary will have to register as a gun offender and pay court costs.
According to the prosecution, the victim was visiting the mother of his daughter when he was shot by Gary, who is the mother’s cousin. The victim identified Gary from a photo array conducted by police.
Through his attorney, Gary waived his rights to an indictment and to independently test DNA evidence in the case.
The sentencing is scheduled for May 30.
