A non-fatal shooting defendant accepted a plea deal before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Nov. 20.
Daniel Cary, 33, and Chantel Stewart, 30, are charged with two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, five counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, and threat to kidnap or injure a person for their alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 4000 block of 1st Street, SE on July 22, 2020.
During the hearing, Cary pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. The prosecution waived sentencing enhancements and dismissed all remaining charges and Cary’s misdemeanor Bail Reform Act (BRA) case.
The plea comes after their jury trial in January of this year. The jury ended in a deadlock on some of their charges, resulting in a mistrial.
Cary will be required to register as a gun offender following release.
Stewart pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact to aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon.
According to the prosecution, had the case gone to retrial, they would have proven beyond a reasonable doubt that on July 22, 2020 Cary was driven by Stewart next to the victim’s car where he knowingly and voluntarily fired five shots into the vehicle as the victim was driving away.
The victim was hit once in the back, and she suffered a collapsed lung. She underwent three surgeries and was hospitalized for a month.
Sentencing is set for Feb. 13., 2026.
