Shooting Defendant who Previously Confessed Accepts Plea Deal

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A shooting defendant, who previously confessed to participating in an incident, accepted a plea deal before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein while family members were escorted out.

Kamaree Robinson, 20, was originally charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting incident that injured one individual. The incident occurred on Aug. 23, 2023, outside a Subway sandwich shop on the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE.

Court documents allege that Robinson confessed to the incident soon after it had occurred through a text message. Following earlier hearings, both parties agreed regarding global plea negotiations.

On April 26, Robinson’s defense attorney, Wole Falodun, stated that Robinson would plead guilty to one charge of assault with intent to kill and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for this incident, and second-degree burglary in connection to an unrelated matter.

Through the deal, parties agreed to follow the sentencing guidelines, which require Robinson to serve between five-and-15 years of incarceration.

Judge Epstein then enquired to the defendant’s willingness to plea, to which Robinson affirmed that he is knowingly waiving his rights and pleading guilty.

Family members and friends of Robinson were present at the hearing, and some were seen taking photos and laughing . Two of them were asked by US Marshals to stop communicating with Robinson, and were later escorted out of the courtroom.

Sentencing is scheduled for July 12.