Suspect Accused of Wounding Victim 17 Times Rejects Plea Offer

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Defense attorney Quo Mieko Judkins explained a plea deal her client rejected during a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Jan. 24.

Marcus Martin, 28, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 4200 block of East Capitol Street, NE, on Jan. 11, 2024.

According to court documents, one individual sustained 17 wounds from the shooting.

Judkins told the court the plea deal would have required Martin to plead guilty to aggravated assault while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. In return, the prosecution would have dismissed all other charges in the case and requested a sentence at the bottom of the sentencing guidelines.

Judkins said Martin rejected the plea deal before the preliminary hearing, which took place on Sept. 27, 2024.

Judge Brandt scheduled Martin’s trial for July 7.

Parties are set to reconvene on March 28.