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United States of America v. Andre Clark
Date: 08-01-2025
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Judge: Todd Edelman
Court: Superior County, District of Columbia (Washington County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C.
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Washington, D.C. Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Washington, D.C. criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count second-degree murder while armed.
Fatal Shooting in October 2024 Yields 19-Year Prison Term
Andre Clark, 34, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced in Superior Court for the October 2024 shooting of Leonard Taylor.
Clark pleaded guilty on May 5, 2025, to one count second-degree murder while armed. Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman sentenced Clark to 19 years in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release.
On the morning of October 20, 2024, the defendant walked out of a building in the 1500 block of 19th St., SE and towards the victim, who was sitting in the driver's seat of a gray sedan parked on that street. Clark walked up to the driver's side of the car, leaned down towards the driver's side window, and used his right hand to point a firearm at the victim. As the victim started to drive away, the defendant fired his gun at him, striking the victim in the back and killing him.
Clark was located and arrested in Baltimore, Maryland on December 19, 2024, and has been in custody since.
Joining in the announcement was Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department.
In announcing the sentence, U.S. Attorney Pirro and Chief Smith commended the work of those who investigated the case from the Metropolitan Police Department. They also acknowledged Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Bromwich, who prosecuted the case.
19 years in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Andre Clark?
The outcome was: 19 years in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release.
Which court heard United States of America v. Andre Clark?
This case was heard in Superior County, District of Columbia (Washington County), DC. The presiding judge was Todd Edelman.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Andre Clark?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C.. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Washington, D.C. Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Andre Clark decided?
This case was decided on August 1, 2025.