Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant Offered Plea Deal

By Adrianna Bhan [former] - June 27, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur granted a defense attorney more time to review a plea deal for a non-fatal shooting defendant. 

Koby Ham, 25, is charged with endangerment with a firearm, assault with a dangerous weapon, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting. on June 2 on the 1300 block of Savannah Street, SE. 

During the June 27 hearing, Ham’s defense attorney, Charles Haskel, said he received a plea agreement from the prosecution over the weekend. The conditions of the plea agreement were not disclosed to the court. 

Haskel requested more time to review the offer before making a decision. 

According to court documents, two individuals, one identified as Ham, fired ten shots at a blue truck, occupied by two individuals. No injuries were reported, but the truck sustained damage from five gunshots. At the time of his arrest Ham was allegedly in possession of two firearms. 

Ham was denied release at his last hearing  on June 5 and waived his right to a preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond. 

As Ham left the courtroom Judge Arthur wished him “good luck.” 

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