A gas station shooting defendant accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on May 1.
Brandon Ross, 33, was originally charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in a nonfatal shooting at a BP Gas Station on the 2800 block of Alabama Avenue, SE, on Dec. 17, 2024. A victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds during the incident.
All of Ross’ original charges had an aggravating factor of being committed after he was convicted of at least two felonies.
Ross’ attorney, Carrie Weletz, notified Judge Brandt of Ross’ intent to accept a plea deal, which required him to plead guilty to aggravated assault knowingly while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, in exchange for the prosecution dismissing all other charges.
Through the deal, parties agreed to a range of eight-to-10 years of confinement.
Parties are slated to reconvene for sentencing July 2.
