Prosecution Extends Plea Deal to Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant

By Joseph Wolf - September 6, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

The prosecution in the case against Owen Mendez announced they intend to extend a plea deal to the defendant at a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Sept. 5. 

Mendez, 19, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on Dec. 17, 2023 at a parking garage on the 1600 block of L Street, NW. A vehicle was damaged by gunfire, but no individuals were injured.

Court documents state that an officer of the United States Secret Service Foreign Missions Branch (USSSFMB) was called to the scene of the incident to respond to what sounded like a gunshot, according to the parking garage manager. 

According to arrest documents, surveillance video footage showed two groups of people in a verbal argument that turned to physical violence. An individual identified as Mendez left the fight and returned with a handgun, which he allegedly fired at a man in the other group.

Mendez will have until Oct. 9 to decide whether to accept the plea offer, after being advised by his attorney, Nabeel Kibria. 

The parties are scheduled to return to court on Oct. 7.