Metropolitan Police Department: Suspect Sought In An Assault With A Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 2300 Block Of 24th Street, Southeast

Press release from the Metropolitan Police Department:

November 6, 2021

(Washington, DC) – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Seventh 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, November 5, 2021, in the 2300 block of 24th Street, Southeast.

At approximately 7:19 pm, the suspect and victim were engaged in an argument at the listed location. During the argument, the suspect shot the victim then fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries.

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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