A defendant who shot at his child’s mother accepted a plea deal before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro on Jan. 21.
Darnell Morgan, 35, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement in a shooting on Oct. 13, 2025 on the 700 block of Brandywine Street, SE. There were no injuries reported, but three individuals were shot at.
According to court documents, one of victims was his child’s mother.
At the hearing, Morgan’s attorney, Courtney Vaughn, told Judge Di Toro that her client accepted a plea deal from prosecutors. The agreement required Morgan to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon. In exchange, prosecutors agreed not to seek an indictment with additional charges and limit their sentening request to the bottom third of the guidelines.
Judge Di Toro questioned Morgan to ensure that he knowingly and willingly pleaded guilty.
Morgan’s sentencing hearing is set for April. 7.
