A brutal shooting on a Washington D.C. street has landed a 33-year-old man behind bars. Scotland Alston, 33, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty today, before Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe, to aggravated assault while armed for a February 2024 shooting.
The guilty plea was announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela A. Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Alston faces a minimum term of 10 years in prison at sentencing, which is scheduled for August 9, 2024.
According to the government’s evidence, with which Alston agreed, on February 28, 2024, Alston and the female victim got into a heated argument, during which Alston shoved the victim and she shoved him back. During the argument, Alston took a gun from his waistband and held it at his side.
A bystander tried to separate Alston and the victim, but the two continued to argue. Alston then got onto a bicycle to leave the area but then returned to where the victim sat. Alston then fired numerous times at the victim. The victim tried to flee but she collapsed after being hit by approximately seven bullets.
This case was investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jacqueline Yarbro. This disturbing incident is a sobering reminder of the dangers of gun violence and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable.
The guilty plea and pending sentence bring a measure of closure to the victim and her loved ones, but it also serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of violence. As the investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate, the Grimy Times remains committed to shedding light on the darkest corners of American society and holding those responsible for these crimes accountable.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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