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By
Christopher Sivak [former]
- April 10, 2023
Court
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Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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Shooting
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Suspects
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During a sentencing hearing on April 7, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun sentenced a non-fatal shooting defendant to six years in prison.
Emanuel Leyton Picon, 22, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with intent to kill while armed, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, possession of a unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition.
The incident occurred on July 30, 2021, on the 1400 block of Decatur Street, NW. According to court documents, Picon shot the victim in the chest outside of a restaurant.
During court, the prosecutor explained that Picon was a simple example of what is wrong with America. He continued that Picon shot someone over a petty dispute.
The prosecutor continued saying that a lesser punishment would send a message that you will not get punished as severely for shooting someone, especially when the perpetrator is young.
He asked Judge Okun ro sentence Picon to 15 years in prison.
The defense said the jury understood some of Picon’s reasoning for shooting the victim. The defense requested four years, saying the case was an example of poorly executed self-defense.
Judge Okun explained that Picon has been involved in numerous jail programs, has no prior convictions, and that the jury found Picon innocent of assault with intent to kill, indicating Picon should have a lesser sentence.