Maryland Gunman, Virginia Partner Indicted for D.C. Shooting Spree

WASHINGTON – In a brazen shooting spree in Southeast D.C., two out-of-state gunmen have been indicted for their roles in a July 2023 attack that left two victims injured. Daquawn Lubin, 29, of Maryland, and Jonathan Young, 34, of Virginia, are charged in a 14-count indictment with conspiring to shoot and kill a victim in the 4600 block of Benning Road, Southeast.

According to the Government’s evidence, on the evening of July 24, 2023, Lubin and Young had a confrontation with A.A. at an apartment building in the 4600 block of Benning Road, Southeast. Afterward, the two defendants hid in the apartment building’s parking lot, armed with firearms and hidden by dark hooded sweatshirts and masks, lying in wait for the victim.

As A.A. walked the dimly lit pedestrian walkway to his car, Lubin and Young burst out of hiding and fired off more than 20 gunshots, striking the victim eight times and twice striking a second victim, who was with A.A. Lubin and Young then fled the scene. Both victims survived.

The case was investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony Cocuzza.

This case is a stark reminder of the dangers of gun violence in our communities. The Metropolitan Police Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia will continue to work together to bring those responsible for these crimes to justice.

An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed a violation of criminal laws and every defendant is presumed innocent until, and unless, proven guilty.