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Richa Sharma
, Sonia Vazquez - July 1, 2024
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A non-fatal shooting defendant accepted the prosecution’s pre-indictment plea offer before DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz on July 1.
Michael Owusu-Sakyi, 48, pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on April 10, on the 1700 block of Fairlawn Avenue, SE. A victim sustained an injury to the right forearm.
Under the agreement, parties agreed to a sentence of 60 months.
Judge Leibovitz accepted the guilty plea and scheduled a sentencing hearing for Sept. 13.
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