DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman gave the defense more time in a June 13 hearing to come to an agreement on a plea deal for a teen delivery shooting at the beginning of the year.
Michael Alexander, 19, is charged with assault with intent to kill and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Feb. 21 at a pick-up location of the GoPuff delivery service on the 300 block of S Street, NE.
In a May 7 hearing, the prosecution presented video evidence showing a person identified as Alexander and the victim in a room packed with messengers picking up packages of food and other items stored in bins ready for delivery.
In the following clip two people are seen running out of the building, with the victim apparently circling around Alexander who then, according to the arrest affidavit, aims a gun directly at the victim’s head, fires one shot grazing the victim in the ear.
Alexander has since plead guilty to the charges, stipulating that the prosecution would not seek an indictment. They rejected the deal, prompting defense attorney Albert Amissah to ask the court for time to consider a new plea agreement.
The judge agreed with Amissah’s request and set 90 days before the next hearing on Sept. 12.
