Shooting Defendant of Mother Holding Child Accepts Plea Deal 

By Maggie Rhoads [former] , Nakim Ryan [former] - June 17, 2024
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A shooting defendant who endangered a child accepted a plea deal set forth by the prosecution before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on June 17.

Darrious Johnson, 23, was originally charged with three counts of intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly, second-degree cruelty to children, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict, for his alleged involvement in a shooting incident occurring on May 5, 2023, on the 4500 block of Dix Street, NE. One individual sustained injuries from the incident.  

According to court documents, an individual identified as Johnson allegedly shot a woman, holding her child, in a residence. The incident stemmed from a dispute over money. 

The prosecution said the mother sustained injuries which permanently caused her to lose mobility in two fingers on her left hand. 

During the hearing, the prosecution alerted the court they had extended an offer, which required Johnson plead guilty to aggravated assault while armed, second-degree cruelty to children, 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 Johnson will be required to serve six years of incarceration and five years of supervised release.

Wole Falodun, Johnson’s defense attorney, alerted the court of his intent to accept the deal. 

Parties are set to reconvene on Aug. 23.