A non-fatal shooting defendant pleaded guilty during a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Deborah Israel on Aug. 8.
Kingston King, 20, was originally charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting at the intersection of Georgia Avenue, NW and Morton Street, NW on Nov. 18, 2024. One victim suffered from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen.
The plea deal extended by prosecutors required King to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of an unregistered firearm. In exchange, the prosecution will not seek an indictment and dismiss all other changes related to the case. The deal also required King to register as a gun offender in DC.
King could serve a maximum sentence of ten years of incarceration for assault with a dangerous weapon and one year for possession of an unregistered firearm.
King pleaded guilty to the charges and waived his right to independently test any DNA evidence.
Parties are slated to reconvene for sentencing on Oct. 17.
