Defendant Pleads Guilty In Non-Fatal Shooting Case

By Jenna Gainsboro [former] - June 8, 2023
Court | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

On June 8, Eric Cisneros, 32, accepted a plea deal offered by prosecutors. 

Cisneros was allegedly involved in a non-fatal shooting on April 24th on the 1300 block of 6th Street, NW. One person was injured resulting in two gunshot wounds to the right leg. 

DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan was informed by the defense counsel that the defendant was accepting the offer. 

He pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. 

Judge Ryan asked the defendant if he understood the ramifications of pleading guilty. 

Cisneros waived his right to trial and appeals. The judge accepted his guilty plea..

Cisneros is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 8.