Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant Rejects Plea Offer

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On March 5, a non-fatal shooting defendant rejected a plea deal in front of DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro.

Gerald Day, 32, and Paul Poston, 30, are charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, for their alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on October 29, 2023, at the intersection of O St SW and Carrollsburg Place SW. There were no injuries reported.

According to court documents, Day and Poston shot at the victim’s car when a fight broke out after a party. Day is accused of threatening the victim, stating, “I’ll blow your ass up,” before allegedly firing multiple rounds as the victim sped away.

Day was offered a deal by the prosecution, which required him to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon, in exchange of the prosecution not seeking an indictment.

He rejected the plea, and Steven Polin, Day’s defense attorney reminded the court of Day’s right to a speedy trial. He is slated to return for an interim status hearing on April 25.

Poston’s defense attorney, Peter Odom, stated they haven’t reached a resolution but they are sure that they will accept a plea deal, once it’s finalized.

Poston is slated to return for a felony status conference on March 19.

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