A mass shooting defendant accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson on Jan. 22.
Jaylaun Brown, 22, was originally charged with seven counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, eight counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, and unlawful possession of a firearm, for his involvement in a mass shooting that occurred on Jan. 21, 2023, on the 1400 block of 9th Street, NW that left seven people injured.
During the hearing, the prosecution alerted Judge Dayson they had extended a plea deal, which required Brown to plead guilty to assault with significant bodily injury and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict, in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges.
Through the deal, parties agreed that an appropriate sentence for Brown is three years of incarceration followed by three years of supervised release.
Brown’s sentencing is scheduled for April 14.
