Shooting Defendant Denies Crime, Sentenced to 20 years 

By Cameron Horne - October 8, 2024
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In an Oct. 4 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo sentenced an unrepentant shooting defendant to 20 years in prison followed by five years of supervised probation.

On June 5, Tyrone Johnson, 43, was convicted of aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with significant bodily injury, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, possession of a firearm by a convict, carrying a pistol without a license, possession of an unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition. The charges stemmed from his involvement in a shooting that injured one individual on Aug. 30, 2022, on the 1500 block of Maryland Avenue, NE.

Johnson was acquitted of assault with intent to kill and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. 

Before sentencing, the prosecution introduced the victim, who had a representative read a statement on his behalf. “My life has not been the same since I was shot,” the victim wrote.

“Only a life sentence would make me feel safe,” the victim stated. The prosecution requested a 22 year sentence citing Johnson’s lengthy criminal history and stating that there was “no basis for the defendant’s conduct.”

Joseph Fay, Johnson’s attorney, requested a  sentence of 15 years. Fay argued that nearly all of Johnson’s criminal history occurred prior to 2000 and Johnson has two sons in the community.

Johnson also spoke on his own behalf denying his involvement saying, “This crime doesn’t fit my character” and as in his past crimes, if he had done this, he would have owned up to it.

Johnson was sentenced to a total of 20 years on the listed charges with five years of supervised release.

No further dates were set.