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By
Carly Silverman
- January 23, 2025
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A homicide defendant entered a plea of guilty before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Jan. 22.
Dohn Harmon, 25, was originally charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, three charges of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and two charges of assault with intent to kill while armed, for his involvement in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Kelvin Goggins. The shooting occurred on July 1, 2020 on the 1800 block of Q street, SE and was said to be retaliation for the murder of Harmon’s friend.
During the hearing, the prosecution alerted Judge Park they had extended a plea deal, which required Harmon to plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter while armed in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges.
The terms of the plea state that Harmon must register as a gun offender in the first 48 hours after release, and pay $100 to Victims of Violent Crimes Fund.
Parties are slated to reconvene for sentencing on March 28.