Prosecution Extends Deadline for Shooting Defendant’s Plea Offer

By Natalie Note - September 25, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting | Suspects |

The prosecution placed a plea offer on the record and extended the deadline when a shooting defendant must make his decision before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Sept. 25. 

Mekhi Wilkins, 19, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. These charges stem from his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on Aug. 20 at the 200 block of 37th Place, SE. One individual sustained injuries during the incident. 

According to court documents, a police officer was flagged down for help by a woman who said a passenger in her vehicle’s left ankle was grazed by a bullet. 

Wilkins is also charged with carrying a pistol without a license, possession of an unregistered firearm, unlawful discharge of a firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition, for his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on Jan. 20 at the 1100 block of Holbrook Terrace, NE. No injuries were reported. 

At the hearing, the prosecution alerted the court that they had provided the defense more time.

This offer would require Wilkins to plead guilty to aggravated assault and possession of a firearm. In exchange, the prosecution would agree to dismiss Wilkins’ other pending case. 

The defense originally had a deadline of Sept. 25 but are now required to make a decision about the plea offer by Oct. 4. 

Parties are slated to reconvene on Oct. 4.