Darrious Johnson Indicted for Deadly House Party Shooting

Darrious Johnson Indicted for Deadly House Party Shooting

WASHINGTON – Darrious Johnson, 23, of the District of Columbia, is facing 10 counts of assault and firearm offenses after unleashing gunfire into a crowded living room during a house party in the Hillbrook neighborhood in Northeast, D.C. in May 2023, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela A. Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

A Superior Court grand jury returned the indictment that was filed on May 16, 2024, which charges Johnson with two counts of assault with intent to kill (adults) while armed, one count of assault with intent to kill a minor while armed, aggravated assault while armed, second degree cruelty to children, and related firearm offenses.

According to the Government’s evidence, after an argument at the party, Defendant Johnson walked upstairs, retrieved a firearm, walked halfway down the stairs, and fired numerous shots into the crowded living room with adults and children present. One of the bullets hit the arm of an adult victim who was holding an infant, causing serious injuries.

“This case is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of senseless violence in our community,” said U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves. “We will continue to work tirelessly to hold accountable those who use firearms to harm innocent people.”

Johnson’s case is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Anthony Cocuzza, Megan McFadden, and Sabena Auyeung.

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.

Johnson is currently facing serious charges and could face up to life in prison if convicted. The community is still reeling from the aftermath of the shooting, and many are calling for stricter gun laws to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future.

The Metropolitan Police Department is urging anyone with information about the case to come forward and cooperate with the investigation.