A shooting defendant took a guilty plea offer in front of DC Superior Court Arthur Errol on June 25.
Herbert Bender, 31, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 1300 block of Columbia Road, NW on June 6. One individual sustained injuries.
During the hearing, Bender’s attorney, Sean McCliggott, informed Judge Arthur that Bender pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction and endangerment with a firearm in a public place. In exchange, the prosecution dismissed the assault charge and any greater or remaining charges.
Bender could serve a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm and five years for endangerment with a firearm.
Judge Arthur accepted Bender’s guilty plea.
His sentencing is scheduled on Aug. 26.
