A shooting defendant accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno on July 24.
John Miller, 34, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his involvement in a shooting that took place at the 5100 block of Call Place, SE on May 1.
According to court documents, officers responded to the scene after the victim’s mother called 911. The victim allegedly told officers that as she left a residence at the incident location, her ex-boyfriend fired a shot at her. She identified him as Miller.
During the hearing, Miller accepted a plea deal, which required him to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in exchange for the prosecution not seeking an indictment. Through the deal, the prosecution agreed to dismiss a domestic violence case against Miller – the details of the case were not discussed. The prosecution also agreed to cap their sentencing request at 24 months.
Parties are slated to reconvene for Miller’s sentencing Sept. 26.
