Davone Smith, a 40-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his involvement in a shooting that took place in Southeast Washington in March 2025. The sentencing was announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
Smith pleaded guilty on December 12, 2025, to aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean handed down the sentence on March 3rd. After serving his prison term, Smith will be subject to three years of supervised release.
Prior to this incident, Smith had served time for firearm and robbery charges related to an armed robbery that occurred in September 2009. He was released from prison in November 2024 and was still under supervised release when he committed the shooting.
According to government evidence presented at trial, the events unfolded on March 11, 2025, when a gunshot victim arrived at D.C. Fire Emergency and Medical Services Engine 33 at 101 Atlantic Street SE seeking help for injuries to his right shoulder. The victim did not cooperate with authorities regarding the location of the shooting. His wife later told officers she learned about her husband’s injury after hearing people call out for her; she then drove him to the fire station.
Police reviewed surveillance footage while canvassing the area and discovered evidence along the sidewalk at 20 Mississippi Avenue SE. CCTV images from the scene identified Smith as being present immediately after the shooting. He was arrested on April 13, 2025, and has remained in custody since then.
Interim Chief Jeffery Carroll of the Metropolitan Police Department joined U.S. Attorney Pirro in announcing the sentence. Both officials expressed appreciation for those involved in investigating and prosecuting the case and specifically acknowledged Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Cook’s efforts.