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By
Sylvie Sussman [former]
- June 28, 2023
Court
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Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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Suspects
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Victims
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On June 28, Denzel Kittrell, 26, took a deal offered by prosecutors and pled guilty for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting.
According to court documents, on Feb. 26, Kittrell allegedly fired shots in the air after verbally threatening a woman. He subsequently fired at her brother’s car when he came to pick her up from the 3300 block of 13th Street, SE. That shooting left a bullet hole in the side of the car.
Kittrell pled guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon, attempted assault with a dangerous weapon, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
In exchange, the prosecution dropped a 2022 charge as well as other pending legal actions and agreed that Kittrell’s sentences should be served concurrently.
DC Superior Courts Judge Lynn Leibovitz oversaw the proceedings and asked the defendant if he understood the terms of the deal.
Kittrell faces up to 10 years in jail, the maximum sentence for assault with a dangerous weapon.
The defendant’s family was present, and defense attorney Quo Mieko Judkins described them as very “supportive” throughout the process.
Sentencing is scheduled for August 25.