Walter Jenkins, a 36-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has pleaded guilty to charges related to a shooting that occurred in November 2021. The incident resulted in the death of one man and injuries to another. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
Jenkins entered his plea on August 21, 2025, admitting guilt to one count of second-degree murder while armed and one count of assault with a dangerous weapon. The plea agreement is subject to approval by the court. Under the District of Columbia Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines, Jenkins faces a potential sentence ranging from 18 to 33 and a half years. Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt accepted the factual basis for the plea and scheduled sentencing for November 18, 2025.
According to information presented at the plea hearing, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Seventh District responded at approximately 4:47 p.m. on November 14, 2021, to reports of gunshots in the area of Alabama Avenue SE. During their search, officers found two victims near a vehicle on Bruce Place. David Williams was located suffering from multiple gunshot wounds; he was transported by emergency personnel to George Washington University Hospital but was pronounced dead over an hour later after lifesaving efforts failed. The second victim sustained gunshot wounds to his lower legs and was taken to Med-Star hospital where he remained in stable condition.
Jenkins was arrested on February 4, 2022, and has been held in custody since then.
Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department joined U.S. Attorney Pirro in making this announcement.
“This case was investigated by officers, detectives, and other personnel of the Metropolitan Police Department.”
“This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Zachary Horton and Miles Janssen.”
