A plea deal expired for a defendant accused of fatally shooting a man who struck his girlfriend before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on March 13.
Aaron Jones, 31, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than a year. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 44-year-old Bobby Addison at the 3200 block of 28th Street, SE on July 28, 2024. Addison sustained eight gunshot wounds.
According to court documents, a witness reported seeing Jones and Addison arguing outside of their apartment complex. The witness said Jones’ girlfriend came outside and was struck by Addison and fell to the ground. Jones then allegedly fired around 10 shots at Addison, said the witness.
The prosecution notified parties that a deal was previously extended to Jones. If Jones accepted, he would have pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter while armed. In exchange, the prosecution would agree to dismiss the greater and remaining charges against him.
The prosecution reported there was no response from the defense and the pending plea offer expired.
Afterwards, defense attorneys, Diana Yu and Christen Phillips, waived the right to independent DNA testing on Jones’ behalf.
Parties are slated to reconvene June 10 to schedule trial dates.
