Monteze Morton, 36, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced on April 10 to 14 years in prison for the killing of Dimitrious Brown, 29, which occurred on March 22, 2024. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
The case is significant as it involves a previously convicted individual who was not permitted to possess a firearm at the time of the offense. Authorities say this sentencing highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and recidivism within the community.
Morton pleaded guilty on February 5 to one count of voluntary manslaughter while armed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Judge J. Michael Ryan ordered that after serving his prison term, Morton will be subject to five years of supervised release and must register as a gun offender.
According to government evidence presented in court, Morton shot Brown after a brief altercation took place in the 2800 block of Hartford Street SE. Prior convictions for robbery and armed robbery in Maryland meant that Morton was prohibited from owning or possessing firearms at the time.
U.S. Attorney Pirro said she commended "the work of Assistant U.S. Attorney Miles Janssen, who investigated and prosecuted the case." No further details were provided regarding potential appeals or additional proceedings.
