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By
Ankush Dwivedi
- April 1, 2025
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DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun sentenced Quanisha Ramsuer to 36 months in prison on March 28 for obstruction of justice in a murder case.
Ramsuer, 31 was convicted of obstruction of justice for a mass shooting on July 16, 2018, on the 5300 block of 53rd Street, NE. The incident in the Clay Terrace neighborhood left ten-year-old Makiyah Wilson dead and four other individuals with non-fatal gunshot wounds.
Wilson’s mother spoke to the court via Zoom, urging Judge Okun to sentence Ramsuer harshly.
“I have one kid who is in heaven and another who is a survivor,” she said. “Everyone must be accountable for their actions.”
Wilson’s grandmother also spoke in court, stating that what Ramseur did was a disgrace to all women and that obstructing justice was an evil act.
“I want you to burn in hell!” Wilson’s grandmother said to Ramsuer. She told Judge Okun, “Your honor, throw the whole goddamn kitchen sink at her.”
Darryl Daniels, Ramsuer’s attorney, asked the court to depart from the sentencing guidelines and sentence Ramsuer to probation and community service without prison time. Daniels argued that having a felony on her record was a harsh punishment in itself, and that prison would ruin not only Ramsuer’s life but also her family’s.
Ramseur told the court that she had no intention of causing harm to Wilson or her family. She said prison would be very bad for her, as she has to take care of her children, her siblings, and her mother.
Expressing his condolences to Wilson’s family and all the other victims, Judge Okun delivered a sentence of 60 months of imprisonment with 24 months suspended, followed by five years of probation.
“I am not saying you are a bad mother or a bad person,” Judge Okun told Ramsuer. “What I am saying is you made a very bad mistake.”
No further dates were set.