Mass Shooting Defendant Rejects Second Plea Offer

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A non-fatal mass shooting defendant rejected a second plea offer from the prosecution before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on Aug. 5.

Rennwel Mantock, 29, is charged with six counts of assault with intent to kill while armed and six counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a mass shooting that injured six individuals. The incident occurred on April 26 on the 1200 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW, outside Decades nightclub.

Prosecutors extended an offer that would require the defendant to plead guilty to three counts of aggravated assault knowingly while armed and one count of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. Mantock, who rejected an initial plea deal in May, was unwilling to take the updated offer.

The hearing was then continued to allow Mantock’s new defense attorney, Margaret Anthony, to familiarize herself with his case after the previous defense counsel, William Patzig, withdrew.

Parties will reconvene on Oct. 11.