Non-fatal Shooting Defendant Granted Time to Consider Plea

By Kiliane Gateau - April 26, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting | Suspects |

A non-fatal shooting defendant was granted additional time to consider a plea deal by DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian. 

Jordan Therman, 25, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and assault with a dangerous weapon, for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that injured two individuals on Feb. 7 on the 3900 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SW. 

During an April 25 hearing, defense attorney Claudine Harrison informed the judge that a plea deal was offered by the prosecution; however, Therman has not made up his mind because need more time to understand the terms.

If Therman pleads guilty to one count of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence all other charges would be dismissed.  

According to court documents, the complainants entered a 7-Eleven store to make a purchase. As they were leaving the store, they allegedly spotted Therman wearing a ski mask but didn’t feel threatened as they spotted a Metropolitan Police Department ( MPD) cruiser near the parking lot. 

As they entered the vehicle, Therman allegedly said “I’ll kill everybody in that car,” before shooting. 

Harrison also told Judge Christian that she wanted to withdraw from this case due to the lack of communication with her client.  She said she believes that another defense attorney would be able to explain the terms of the plea to make it easier for Therman to understand. 

Judge Christian denied Harrison’s request to withdraw from the case and granted Therman additional time to consider the plea. 

Parties are set to reconvene  May 20 for a status hearing.