Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant Accepts Plea Deal for 2022 Incident 

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On June 2, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe accepted a guilty plea from a defendant charged in connection to a 2022 non-fatal shooting. 

Dwayne Dolberry, 41, is charged with assault with intent to kill, possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of a firearm for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on March 2, 2022 on the 1600 block of Trinidad Avenue, NE. There were no reported injuries.

According to court documents, Dolberry and the victim got into an argument during which Dolberry shot at him eight times but missed. 

Dolberry accepted an offer allowing him to plead guilty to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm. 

Parties are expected back for sentencing Aug. 11. 

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