Defendant Accepts Pre-Indictment Plea Deal in Non-Fatal Shooting Case

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On Sept. 25, a non-fatal shooting defendant accepted a pre-indictment plea offer extended by prosecutors.

Ivan Holmes, 19, was charged with carrying a pistol without a license, possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, unlawful discharge, possession of an unregistered firearm, possession of unregistered ammunition, and destruction of property for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting on Aug. 18 on the 1500 block of 1st Street, SW. The shooting resulted in property damage to a wall and windows.

There were no injuries reported from the shooting.

Holmes pleaded guilty to one count of carrying a pistol without a license, and one count of unlawful discharge of a firearm, in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges.

Holmes’s defense attorney, Thomas Healy, filed an oral motion for release, which was denied by DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian.

Parties are expected back for sentencing on Nov. 29.

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