A defendant was indicted on five charges related to a 2024 non-fatal shooting that left a victim paralyzed before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Aug. 22.
Damon Bradford, 28, 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, and carrying a pistol without a license, for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, NW on Oct. 2, 2024. A victim sustained gunshot wounds during the incident.
Joseph Yarbough, Bradford’s defense attorney, entered a plea of not-guilty, but stated that they were open to discussing a deal in the coming weeks.
The prosecution opened the hearing by notifying the court of a plea offer, which would require Bradford plead guilty to aggravated assault while armed, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, in exchange for a midline sentencing recommendation and the promise to not pursue a murder indictment, even if the victim passes away after the agreement.
Parties are set to reconvene on Sep. 12.
