Defense Requests More Time to Review Plea Offer and Evidence 

By Adrianna Bhan - June 27, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

DC Superior Court Judge Heidi Pasichow granted a defense attorney’s request for more time to review additional evidence and a plea deal. 

Damien Walker, 28, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. Walker allegedly shot through the walls of his neighbor’s apartment, then 15 hours later when he ran into the victim again, allegedly brandished a firearm, asking the victim, “Did you miss me?” The incident occurred on the 100 block of Wilmington Place SE on May 23. 

On June 26, before Judge Pasichow, Walker’s defense attorney, Peter Cooper revealed that the prosecution had provided him with additional evidence and a plea deal that he needed more time to review.

The deal requires Walker to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a piston without a license. In exchange, the prosecution would not indict Walker on any greater charges and waive any enchantments of current charges. 

The parties did not discuss a possible sentencing range.

“It is not insignificant,” Cooper stated requesting more time to review the body- worn footage that the prosecution had provided earlier in the week. 

Judge Pasichow grated the request and parties are scheduled to meet on July 22.