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Jerry Tyree, who has previous weapon and drug convictions in Maryland and the District, was found guilty by a Superior Court jury of aggravated assault while armed for shooting his victim in November last year in Northeast DC.
Court documents state that Tyree met his victim at the intersection of Eastern Avenue NE and Foote Street NE shortly before 2 p.m., on Nov. 29, 2023, where they negotiated a price for oral sex.
The two then walked to a nearby apartment building, where the victim performed the sexual act, at which point Tyree accused his victim of robbing him, and when she denied doing so, he pulled out a small silver handgun and shot the victim directly in the penis before leaving the area.
Neighbors were able to call the police after hearing the commotion, and the transgender victim was taken to an area hospital, where she had to undergo multiple surgeries.
In December 2023, prosecutors say that Tyree was arrested while still in possession of that same small silver handgun less than a mile from the shooting and in possession of several vials, including one that was partially filled with suspected PCP.
He was later identified as the shooter through DNA evidence that connected him to the scene.
Officials made note that Tyree had previous convictions in 2005 of voluntary manslaughter and use of a firearm during a crime of violence in Maryland, and in 2022 of attempted possession with intent to distribute PCP in DC.
The 46-year-old was convicted following a two-week trial of:
- Aggravated assault while armed;
- Possession of a firearm during a crime of violence;
- Two counts of felon in possession of a firearm;
- Attempted possession of liquid PCP.
When he is sentenced in December, Tyree faces no less than 10 years in prison.
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