A non-fatal shooting defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Hildum on July 15.
Kingston King, 20, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting at the intersection of Georgia Avenue, NW and Morton Street, NW on Nov. 18, 2024. One victim suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
According to court documents, King allegedly exited a black Mercedes Benz while carrying a gun and got into a verbal confrontation with the victim. When the victim approached King quickly, King allegedly backed away and shot the victim, then proceeded to drive away from the scene.
King’s defense attorney, Jeremy Feldman, informed the court that King intended to waive his preliminary hearing, as they have reached a plea deal with the prosecution.
Further details about the plea will be discussed at a later date.
Parties are slated to reconvene on July 23.
