A shooting defendant accepted a plea deal and was denied release pending sentencing before DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld on April 13.
Nyasar Childs, 28, was originally charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Nov. 10, 2025 on the 3200 block of 9th Place, SE. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the foot and visible injuries to around her face.
At the hearing, Childs pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, both charges carry a maximum sentence of ten years.
In exchange, the prosecution agreed to dismiss all charges in an unrelated firearms possession case and not indict on any additional charges. Prosecutors also agreed to limit their sentencing recommendation at the midpoint of the guidelines and agree to give Childs credit for time served. Childs must also register as a gun offender.
The prosecution said had this case gone to trial, they would have proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Childs and his girlfriend got into an argument regarding their child at the girlfriend’s house, when Childs pulled out a firearm. Childs assaulted and threatened to kill her before firing the gun at the floor, hitting her in the foot.
Child’s attorney, Shawn Sukumar, requested his client’s release.
Judge Hertzfeld declined the request before ordering a pre-sentence report, stating that he would remain held pending sentencing.
Parties are slated to reconvene on June 18 for sentencing.
