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Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery and Shooting in Northwest D.C.
A 58-year-old man from Washington D.C. has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for offenses committed against two victims in the city’s Northwest neighborhood. Michael Lomax, 58, was found guilty of armed robbery and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.
According to police, on November 9, 2023, at around 5:15 a.m., Lomax went to the first victim’s apartment unit in the Adams Morgan area with a woman who knew the victim. After the victim let his acquaintance and Lomax inside, Lomax pointed a firearm at the victim, robbed him, and fled the area.
Approximately nine and a half hours later that same day, at around 2:50 p.m., Lomax was in the 300 block of Delafield Place NW when he got into an argument with the second victim. During that argument, Lomax fired one shot at that second victim, hitting him in the leg, before fleeing that scene.
Lomax was subsequently arrested on December 2, 2023, after eyewitnesses from the robbery recognized him and notified police. He pleaded guilty on January 30, 2024, to one count of armed robbery and one count of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.
Superior Court Judge Heidi Pasichow sentenced Lomax to serve five years’ imprisonment for each offense, for a total of 10 years, followed by five years of supervised release. The case was investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Carlton. The victims suffered severe physical and emotional trauma from the incidents.
Michael Lomax, 58, of Washington D.C., will serve 10 years in prison for armed robbery and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. He was found guilty of these crimes and sentenced to 5 years each, for a total of 10 years, followed by 5 years of supervised release.
This case highlights the dangers of gun violence and the importance of community members working together to prevent such crimes. The Metropolitan Police Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office are committed to keeping our communities safe and will continue to prosecute those who commit violent crimes.
Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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