A shooting defendant rejected a plea offer extended by the prosecution in a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on March 17.
Mario Kirksey, 36, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unauthorized use of a vehicle. These charges stem from his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that injured one victim on the 1300 block of Okie Street, NE on Feb. 28, 2024.
The prosecution extended an offer that would have required Kirksey to plead guilty to assault with intent to kill and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. In exchange, the prosecution agreed to dismiss the remaining charges and request concurrent sentences for both charges in the bottom third of the guidelines range or the mandatory minimum.
Kirksey’s new defense attorney, Kevin O’Sullivan, rejected the plea offer and stated his client would like to go to trial.
O’Sullivan was appointed as Kirksey’s new defense attorney on March 6, after the defendant requested new counsel to replace Terrence Austin.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on May 1.
