A murder defendant pleaded guilty to a lesser charge before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on Nov. 21.
Jermall Johnson, 42, was originally charged with first-degree murder, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and unlawful possession of a firearm for his involvement in the fatal shooting of 50-year-old Aniekboo Umoh on Dec. 29, 2022 on the 2700 block of 7th Street, NE.
According to court records, Johnson was codefendants with Rafeal Stevens, 40, until his case was severed on Oct. 28, 2024. Stevens has since pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter.
Johnson pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in exchange for all remaining and greater charges being dismissed, including the first-degree murder charge. He faces a maximum sentence of ten years in prison.
The prosecution said that Johnson fired a 9mm gun at Umoh intentionally and without legal justification.
Parties are set to reconvene on Feb. 6 for sentencing.
