Thursday, January 28, 2021

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest has been made in reference to a homicide that occurred on Thursday, January 28, 2021, in the 3300 block of Newark Street, Northwest. 

At approximately 7:11 am, members of the Second District responded to the listed location for the report of a domestic violence assault. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim, inside of a residence, suffering from severe trauma.  DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. After all lifesaving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.  The suspect was apprehended by responding officers.

The decedent has been identified as 54-year-old Donald Arndt, of Northwest, DC.

On Thursday, January 28, 2021, 28-year-old Christian Arndt, of Northwest, DC, was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder while Armed.