Crime & Safety
DC Police Seek Driver Who Struck Victim With Gun After Accident
After a traffic accident in Northwest D.C. Tuesday evening, one of the drivers struck the other person with a gun, according to the police.
WASHINGTON, DC — The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect and vehicle in connection with an assault during a traffic confrontation on Tuesday.
The incident occurred just before 7 p.m. in the 2100 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest.
The suspect and the victim were involved in a traffic accident, which lead to a dispute. During the dispute, the suspect struck the victim with a gun.
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MPD seeks assistance in identifying and locating a suspect and vehicle in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on 8/10/21 in the 2100 blk of Georgia Ave, NW. Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411 Release: https://t.co/cQ9X0DlX2L pic.twitter.com/E252k7J0hL
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) August 11, 2021
DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and treated the victim for minor injuries.
Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should call police at 202-727-9099, or text a tip to the MPD at 50411.
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