A jury has convicted a 23-year-old Washington, DC man on multiple charges in connection with a firearm assault on the mother of his child in October 2025, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Prosecutors said the incident took place on October 26, 2025, when defendant Makhi Inge of the District of Columbia went to the victim’s apartment in Northwest to visit her and their young son. According to the government’s evidence, an argument broke out between them, and Inge punched the victim, a press release from US Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office said.
Authorities said the victim tried to calm the situation and temporarily stepped out of the apartment. However, when she came back, another argument started between the two. Prosecutors said Inge accused the victim of owing him money and demanded that she repay him.
Makhi Inge, 23, of the District of Columbia, was found guilty today in connection with his assault on the mother of his child in October 2025.https://t.co/vx438rS9HF
— U.S. Attorney DC (@USAO_DC) May 21, 2026
Amid this, the defendant pulled out a firearm and pointed it at the victim. As per the news release, court documents stated that he told her he would have shot her if she had not been holding their son at the time. The victim then begged Inge to let her leave the apartment so she could go to an ATM and withdraw money for him.
After Inge agreed to let her go, the victim took her son with her and headed to a nearby corner store. Once there, she asked the store clerk for help and contacted 911.
Officials said that while she was still speaking with the emergency operator, Inge arrived at the store, took the child, and returned to the apartment. The victim reportedly pretended she was going back with him, but instead stayed hidden in an alley while waiting for police officers to arrive.
When officers reached the apartment, they found Inge inside, along with the child. Police later searched the residence and recovered a firearm that prosecutors said Inge had concealed in the victim’s laundry.
A Superior Court jury found Inge guilty of multiple charges, including Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Possession of a Firearm During a Crime of Violence, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Prior Conviction), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Obliterated Serial Number), and Carrying a Pistol Without a License, the news release stated.
Attorney Jeanine Pirro was joined by Interim Chief Jeffrey Carroll of the Metropolitan Police Department to announce the conviction.
Inge has prior felony convictions, including multiple violent offenses involving firearms. He now faces a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 15 years. Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean will hand down Inge’s sentence on August 21, 2026. Assistant US Attorney Anne Cotter and Monisha Rao were prosecutors on the case, which the Metropolitan Police Department investigated.
