Maurice Corbin, a 47-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Daquan Garner. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
Corbin pleaded guilty in October 2025 to one count of second-degree murder while armed. The sentencing took place on December 19, 2025, before Judge Michael Ryan at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
According to government evidence, on April 30, 2024, Corbin approached Garner as he sat in the driver’s seat of a parked vehicle near 1501 North Capitol Street NE. Corbin fired several shots through the front passenger window, striking Garner multiple times and causing his death.
U.S. Attorney Pirro recognized those who contributed to the investigation and prosecution: "In announcing the sentence, U.S. Attorney Pirro commended the work of those who investigated the case from the Metropolitan Police Department. They also expressed appreciation for the assistance provided by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force. They acknowledged the efforts of those who worked on the case from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, including Paralegal Specialist Alyssa Schroeder, and Victim/Witness Advocate Jennifer Allen."
She further stated: "Finally, she commended the work of Assistant U.S. Attorney Shauna Payyappilly who investigated and prosecuted the case."
