DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park presided over a status hearing as a shooting defendant was offered a plea deal on June 12.
Derrick Gladden, 54, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than a year, and unlawful possession of ammunition.
The charges stem from his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that injured one individual on April 15, 2024 on the 2300 block of Marion Barry Avenue, SE. The victim sustained one gunshot wound to his upper chest.
According to court documents, Gladden allegedly confronted a neighbor about money he was owed and said, “You going to give me my money,” then allegedly shot the victim, and fled.
During the hearing, the prosecution offered a plea deal noting that if Gladden were to plead guilty to possession of a firearm and assault with intent to kill, they would drop all remaining charges and enhancements, which could otherwise result in a mandatory sentence of 15 years to life in prison.
Following the offer, Gladden conferred privately with his attorney, Alvin Thomas. Thomas requested additional time for Gladden to consider the proposed plea deal which Judge Park and the prosecution granted.
Parties are set to reconvene June 24.
