A shooting defendant pled guilty before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on June 17.
Jadad Harris, 41, was originally charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, possessing a firearm during a crime of violence, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a license, possession of an unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition, for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 700 block of Florida Avenue, NW, outside of a pizza parlor on Nov. 1, 2019. Two victims suffered from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
During his hearing, Harris’ attorney, Molly Bunke, informed the judge that Harris intended to accept a plea deal offered by the prosecution. In the plea offer, Harris pled guilty to aggravated assault and carrying a pistol without a license, in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges.
The prosecution proposed 66 months of incarceration for the aggravated assault charge and 28 months of incarceration for carrying a pistol without a license. These counts would run concurrent with two years of supervised probation. Harris would also be required to register as a gun offender.
The defendant remains on release.
Sentencing is slated for Aug. 22.
