Shooting Defendant in Car Accident Melee Rejects Plea Deal

By Betty Yigebahal - April 19, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

With his family present in court, a non-fatal shooting defendant rejected a plea offer in front of DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on April 19.

Adrian Lee, 49, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting incident that occurred on April 18, 2023, on the 700 block of Gresham Place, NW.

One victim was shot in the abdomen and was taken to Howard University Hospital to receive medical attention.

According to court documents, the victim told the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) a woman driving a black Chevrolet Suburban, who crashed into the victim’s Tesla at the location, called Lee to the scene. Lee and the woman fled the scene after he produced an expired insurance card. 

The victim followed Lee home, where he allegedly took out a gun and shot the victim.

Lee was offered a deal by the prosecution, which required him to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon, in exchange for the prosecution not seeking an indictment. As part of the plea agreement, Lee would not face more than 10 years of incarceration. 

Defense attorney Samuel Bogash rejected the plea offer on Lee’s behalf.

Parties will reconvene on May 2.