A defiant shooting defendant accepted a plea deal on Jan. 29, before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt.
Marcus Martin, 30, was originally charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting that wounded one individual on the 4200 block of East Capitol Street, NE, on Jan. 11, 2024.
During the hearing, Quo Judkins, Martin’s attorney, alerted Judge Brandt of his intent to accept a plea deal from the prosecution, which required him to plead guilty to aggravated assault while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, in exchange for the prosecution dismissing all other charges.
After accepting the plea deal, Martin told Judge Brandt he’d be writing a letter to her for his sentencing, stating he wanted her to know he’s “not an animal.”
Parties are slated to reconvene May 21.
