Co-Defendants Accept Plea Offer for Non-Fatal Shooting

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On Sept. 22, two co-defendants accepted plea offers for a non-fatal shooting in Northeast DC.

Tyrone Hawkins, 22, and Clint Broadus, 25, were originally charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and destruction of property, among other charges, for their alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Sept. 23, 2021 on the 1900 block of Fairview Avenue, NE.The incident left one individual suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.

Hawkins pleaded guilty to one count of assault with intent to kill and one count of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges. He could face up to 15 years in prison for each charge.

Broadus pleaded guilty to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges. He could face up to five years in prison.

According to the prosecutors, had the case gone to trial, there would be evidence to prove beyond reasonable doubt that Hawkins and Broadus were the shooters in this incident.

DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe confirmed that he was satisfied with both defendant’s understanding of their terms and accepted their guilty pleas.

A sentencing hearing for both defendants is scheduled for Dec. 1.

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