Metropolitan Police Department: Suspect Sought In An Assault With A Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 1000 Block Of Half Street, Southeast

Press release from the Metropolitan Police Department:

September 18, 2021

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's First District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Friday, September 17, 2021, in the 1000 block of Half Street, Southeast

At approximately 3:45 pm, the suspect and the victims were involved in a verbal dispute at the listed location. During the dispute, the suspect brandished a handgun and assaulted the victims then fled the scene.

The suspect was captured by nearby surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photos below:

Anyone who can identify this individual or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.

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