Jury Finds D.C. Man Guilty of Road Rage Shooting

WASHINGTON - Marcus Reavenell, 48, of Washington, D.C., was convicted on charges related to a road rage shooting that occurred on May 14, 2025, in Northeast, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.

Reavenell was found guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful discharge of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, reckless driving, and destruction of property less than $1,000 on July 27, 2026. The possession of a firearm during a crime of violence conviction carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years imprisonment.

Sentencing is scheduled for October 2, 2026, before Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur.

According to the Government's evidence, on May 14, 2025, at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Division Avenue NE, Reavenell attempted to cut off the victim in traffic before tailgating the victim and driving erratically. The defendant continued to follow the victim until he pointed a pistol out of his van and fired a round at the victim's work vehicle, striking its rear door. Reavenell then fled the scene in his van.

Reavenell was arrested on July 9, 2025, and has been in custody since.

Joining the announcement was Chief Jeffery Carroll of the Metropolitan Police Department.

This case was investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Randle Wilson and Kadian Carter.

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