2 Suspects Wanted In DC Homicides: Police Report

WASHINGTON, DC — Homicide detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are asking the public's help in located suspects in connection with two homicides that took place in the District, according to a police release.

In the first case, Shanika Williams, 28, of Northeast, was killed Sunday morning, July 12, in the 800 block of 19th Street, Northeast. Officers who responded to a report of a shooting found her suffering from a gunshot wound. Williams was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have identified Steven Martin Robinson, 29, of Southeast, as a suspect in the case. He is wanted on a D.C. Superior Court arrest warrant, which charges him with second degree murder while armed.

MPD released photos of Robinson and warned that he should be considered armed and dangerous.

In the second case, Michael Brittingham, 26, of Northeast, was fatally wounded Thursday evening, Aug. 2 in the 600 block of 46th Place, S.E. Officers who responded to a report of the sound of gunshots found Brittingham suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have identified Dreaun Young, of Southeast, 17, of Southeast, as a suspect in the case. He is wanted on a D.C. Superior Court arrest warrant, which charges him as an adult with second degree murder while armed.

MPD currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District. Anyone with information about either of these cases is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411