Renard Levenberry, a 29-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his involvement in two separate shootings at Starburst Plaza during the summer of 2024. This announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Levenberry entered a guilty plea on February 24th in D.C. Superior Court. He admitted to one count of aggravated assault while armed and one count of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence related to a shooting on June 13, 2024. Additionally, he pleaded guilty to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm connected to an incident on August 20, 2024.
The government presented evidence that on June 13, 2024, Levenberry was involved in an attempted robbery during a drug transaction at Starburst Plaza, located at 1501 Maryland Avenue, NE. During the incident, he shot the victim in the leg as they pursued him.
In another incident on August 20, 2024, Levenberry fired shots at an unknown individual riding a moped in Starburst Plaza without provocation. A bystander waiting at a nearby bus stop was struck by one of Levenberry's shots.
Both incidents were recorded on video surveillance and supported by DNA and ballistics evidence.
U.S. Attorney Pirro and Chief Smith acknowledged the efforts of those who investigated the case from the Metropolitan Police Department. They also commended Assistant U.S. Attorneys Benjamin Helfand and Kraig Ahalt for their work in investigating and prosecuting the case.
