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Natalie Note
- September 16, 2024
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A shooting defendant accepted a plea deal extended by the prosecution before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on Sept. 13.
Antron Belk, 18, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with intent to murder while armed, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, and unauthorized use of a vehicle. These charges stem from Belk’s alleged involvement in the non-fatal shooting of one victim on Feb. 25, 2023 on the 4000 block of Quarles Street, NE.
According to the prosecution, the shooting left the victim blind.
During the hearing, Christen Philips, Belk’s attorney, said her client intended to accept the plea deal put forth by the prosecution.
The deal required Belk to plead guilty to aggravated assault while armed and possession of a firearm in exchange for the dismissal of all other charges. The parties agreed to a sentence of 84 months incarceration with five years of supervised release.
Parties are slated to reconvene for sentencing on Nov. 15.