Shooting Defendant Accepts Plea Deal 

By Sam Chodorow - March 18, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

On March 15, a shooting defendant accepted a plea agreement extended by prosecutors in front of DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo.

Damar Whitley, 46, also known as Delmar Whitley, was originally charged with assault with intent to kill while armed against a minor, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon against a minor, and aggravated assault knowingly while armed against a minor, among other charges, for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that left a juvenile suffering from life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred on Aug. 31, 2022, on the 4700 block of Alabama Avenue, SE.

Stephen LoGerfo, Whitley’s defense attorney, alerted the court he was accepting the plea deal offered by prosecutors. 

The deal required Whitley to plead guilty to assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges. 

Through the deal, the parties agreed to a sentencing range of 10-to-13 years of incarceration. 

Judge Demeo found that Whitley was knowingly and voluntarily accepting the agreement. 

Parties will reconvene for sentencing on May 17.