A defendant in a daytime shooting rejected a plea offer before DC Superior Court Judge Dayna Dayson on Oct. 3.
Andrew Black, 52, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict, possession of an unregistered gun, carrying a pistol without a license, and unlawful possession of ammunition.
The charges stem from his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 400 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW, on Sept. 9, 2023. One individual sustained injuries during the incident.
According to court documents, the victim was shot in the abdomen and remained on life support for 48 hours. After regaining consciousness, he reported to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers that he recognized Black as the suspected shooter.
During an Oct. 3 hearing, the prosecution offered Black an agreement to plead guilty to assault with intent to kill while armed and unlawful possession of a firearm (more than one year prior conviction) in exchange for the prosecution’s dismissing all other charges, and a seven year sentence.
Black knowingly rejected this offer and the court decided it will move forward towards a trial.
Parties are slated to reconvene Feb. 20.
