‘I Want Justice,’ Says Shooting Victim During Sentencing Hearing

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During a Feb. 16 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe accepted a defendant’s guilty plea and sentenced him to five years of incarceration for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting.

Clint Broadus, 25, was originally charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and destruction of property, among other counts, for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Sept. 23, 2021, on the 1900 block of Fairview Avenue, NE. The incident left one individual suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.

On Sept. 22, 2023, Broadus accepted an agreement that required him to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges.

Through the deal, parties agreed Broadus should serve five years of incarceration, concurrently for each charge, followed by three years of supervised release, as well as register as a gun offender.

“My peace of mind and safety were stolen that day,” said the victim to the court, during his impact statement. He continued on to describe the emotional and psychological havoc that being “targeted and stalked,” had on his life.

“So much was swiped from my life that day, and for that I want justice,” the victim concluded.

Broadus apologized to the victim, and his defense attorney, Quo Mieko Judkins, requested the court grant credit for Broadus’ taking responsibility for his crimes.

Judge O’Keefe accepted the plea agreement, and sentenced Broadus to five years of incarceration with three years of supervised release.

Judge O’Keefe acknowledged that Broadus’ co-defendant, 22-year-old Tyrone Hawkins, was the individual who fired at the victim, not Broadus.

“I hope you learn your lesson,” and “I wish you luck,” were among Judge O’Keefe’s concluding remarks to the defendant.

No further dates were scheduled for this matter.

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