Police Arrest Suspect In Sunday Morning Assault In Cardozo

WASHINGTON, DC -- Metropolitan Police Department officers from the Third District arrested the suspect in an assault with a dangerous weapon incident that took place early Sunday morning in the Cardozo area, according to a police release.

On Jan. 19, at about 3:20 a.m., the suspect and victim were arguing in the 1300 block of U Street, N.W., when the suspect pulled out a gun and assaulted the victim.

Officers responding to the scene arrested Edward Morgan, 40, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, charging him with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun). Upon investigation, officers determined the assault was the result of an argument between two known parties.