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Elizabeth Brady
- September 25, 2024
Non-Fatal Shooting
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Shooting
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Suspects
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A jury convicted a shooting defendant of nine out of 11 charges, following a multi-week long trial before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Sept. 24.
Adrian Lee, 49, was charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, five counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict. The charges stemmed from his involvement in a shooting incident that left an individual injured on April 18, 2023, on the 700 block of Gresham Place, NW.
During the trial, prosecutors and Lee’s defense team, Albert Amissah and Destiny Fullwood-Singh, argued Lee acted in self-defense following a confrontation after a car accident.
However, the prosecution said Lee disregarded the victim’s and his wife’s safety, and used unnecessary force after a dispute over Lee’s expired insurance card. Prosecutors deemed the shooting unprovoked.
The jury, which started deliberations on Sept. 23, convicted Lee of all charges, except assault with intent to kill and one count of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.
Sentencing is scheduled for Dec 13.