Defendant Pleads Guilty in 2022 Shooting Case

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On June 14, a defendant changed his plea to guilty after a deal was presented by the prosecution in a 2022 non-fatal shooting case.

Craig Peacock was charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. He was arrested after allegedly shooting a victim near the 1100 block of 1st Street SE, on Oct. 26, 2022.

In court, defense attorney Johnathan Armstrong and the prosecution brought forth a plea agreement to reduce the assault with intent to kill charge to assault with a dangerous weapon, which Peacock accepted. The prosecutor stated that there was “no justification for the defendant’s conduct” following a review of the case.

DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein asked Peacock whether he understood the proffer terms and wanted parties to prepare a pre-sentencing report.

Sentencing is scheduled in front of Judge Epstein on Aug. 29.

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