At a status hearing on Feb. 13, a non-fatal shooting defendant accepted a plea deal before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman.
Ke’shaun Farmer, 27, was initially charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, five counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a license, endangerment with a firearm, malicious disfigurement while armed, and threatening to kidnap or injure a person. The charges stemmed from his involvement in a shooting on Feb. 18, 2025 on the 3700 block of Jamison Street, NE, which left one victim injured.
During the hearing, Farmer confirmed his agreement to enter into a plea, and his attorney, Bernadette Armand, shared the terms of the agreement. The plea deal would require Farmer to plead guilty to aggravated assault while armed and one count of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence or dangerous crime with the condition that the prosecution would dismiss all remaining charges.
The prosecution presented a factual basis for the plea, including evidence that would have proven that Farmer did not have legal ownership of the firearm used in the incident and that he caused the victim serious bodily injury.
As part of the plea agreement, parties agreed to a sentence of six years for Farmer, which is subject to the judge’s approval at sentencing.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on Apr. 10 for sentencing.
