Shooting Defendant Pleads Guilty to All Charges

By Mackenzie Konjoyan , Sonia Vazquez - June 26, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting |

A shooting defendant pleaded guilty to all charges as part of a deal on June 25 in the courtroom of DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur.

Jamal Francis, 44, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or business for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Feb. 15 on the 300 block of Raleigh Street, SE. No injuries were reported.

According to court documents, the victim told officers of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) that he and Francis had agreed to fight about a past dispute when Francis allegedly pulled a gun and shot multiple times in the victim’s direction.

For the charge of assault with a dangerous weapon, the plea offer states that the maximum sentence is 10 years imprisonment and/or $25,000 in fines. For the charge of carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or business, the maximum sentence is 5 years imprisonment and/or $12,000 in fines.

In exchange for Francis’ guilty plea, the prosecution has agreed not to request any sentencing enhancements or seek indictment on any other charges in this case.

The sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 23.