Domestic Violence Shooting Defendant Pleads Not Guilty at Arraignment

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A shooting defendant, charged in connection to a domestic violence disturbance, pleaded not guilty to all charges before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro on Feb. 5.

Keondre Carroll, 22, is charged with endangerment with a firearm, unlawful discharge of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, possession of an unregistered firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, two counts of destroying property, and assault, for his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on Dec. 28, 2023, on the 100 block of T Street, NE. No injuries were reported.

According to court documents, Carroll allegedly shot a gun inside an apartment complex hallway following a dispute with his ex-girlfriend.

During the hearing, Raymond Jones, Carroll’s attorney, alerted the court of his intent to plead not guilty to all charges, and asserted his constitutional rights, including the right to a speedy trial.

Prosecutors told Judge Di Toro they are in plea negotiations, but it has been slowed down due to another case in which Carroll case is charged with first-degree murder while armed, among other counts, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 59-year-old Raymond Ballard on Jan. 23, 2024 on the 3000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE.

The prosecution stated they would allow Carroll another continuance to further consider the plea deal, but that it would expire at the next hearing. No details were shared regarding the terms of the agreement.

Parties are slated to reconvene March 5.