Non-Fatal Shooting and Carjacking Defendant Sentenced to Seven Years

By D.C. Witness Staff - March 31, 2024
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On March 29, DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park sentenced a non-fatal shooting and carjacking defendant to seven years of incarceration.

Antwann Carter, 26, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, and three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for his involvement in a carjacking and shooting incident on the 2700 block of 22nd Street, NE, on July 21, 2019. Two individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries. 

According to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) documents, Carter attempted to forcibly enter multiple vehicles, assaulting and shooting individuals who confronted him.

On Oct. 25, 2023, Carter accepted an agreement in which he pleaded guilty to carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.

Carter’s attorney, Joe Yarbough, also asked the judge to allow a Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA) study to be conducted on his client. The YRA allows a defendant’s conviction to be sealed if they successfully complete all sentencing requirements. 

Carter was already granted a YRA sentencing for a previous misdemeanor case, but Yarbough stated that “what he received it for is very different from what he is receiving it for now.”

Judge Park accepted the addendum, but stated that “given the seriousness of the offense,” a YRA sentencing wasn’t appropriate in this circumstance.

“The crimes of stealing cars are crimes of poverty,” said Yarbough. “He has expressed sincere remorse for what he’s done.” 

Yarbough also mentioned that Carter has a five-year-old son, whose life he wants to be a part of. “He has family who are behind him all the way,” said Yarbough gesturing to four individuals in the courtroom who were present in support.

Before his sentencing, Carter explained to Judge Park that he “takes full responsibility for his actions,” adding ,“I am a better man, and I want to be a part of my son’s life.”

Judge Park sentenced Carter to seven years of incarceration for the carjacking charge and five years for the possession charge, which will run concurrently. He is also required to serve three years of supervised release. 
Carter is also required to register as a gun offender. 

No further dates were set.