A shooting defendant accepted a plea deal on Aug. 12 during a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld.
Kevin Jackson, 58, was originally charged with endangerment with a firearm in a public place, unlawful discharge of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, possession of an unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition. The charges stem from his involvement in a shooting that took place at the 1300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE on Dec. 1, 2024. No injuries were reported.
During the hearing, Jackson’s attorney, Emily Suffrin, informed Judge Hertzfeld that Jackson accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors. Jackson pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than one year and one count of unlawful discharge of a firearm.
In exchange, the prosecution will dismiss the four remaining charges and agree to seek a sentence at the bottom third of the sentencing guidelines. The unlawful possession charge carries a maximum sentence of ten years of incarceration and the unlawful discharge carries a maximum sentence of two years. Jackson is also required to register as a gun offender in DC.
Sufrin told the court she believes Jackson made a “thoughtful decision” to take responsibility for his actions and that he is ready to “accept the consequences and move forward” with everything.
Judge Hertzfeld accepted Jackson’s guilty plea as knowing and voluntary and gave Jackson credit for taking responsibility but will provide more perspective at sentencing
Parties are slated to reconvene on Oct. 13 for sentencing.
