Arrest Made in Armed Carjacking (Gun) Offenses in the District

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Carjacking Task Force announce an arrest has been made in reference to Armed Carjacking (Gun) offenses that occurred in the District.

On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, members of the Violent Crime Suppression Division and the Carjacking Task Force arrested a 17-year-old juvenile male, of Northwest, DC. He has been charged with the below offenses:  

• On Thursday, April 27, 2023, at approximately 7:24 am, the suspects exited a vehicle and approached the victim, who was seated in a vehicle, in the 800 block of K Street, Northeast. The suspects brandished handguns and demanded the victim to exit the vehicle. The victim complied and the suspects fled the scene in the vehicles. CCN: 23065224

• Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at approximately 11:30 am, the suspects approached the victim, who was seated in a vehicle, in the 600 block of Butternut Street, Northwest. The suspects brandished handguns and demanded the victim to exit the vehicle. The victim complied and the suspects fled the scene in the vehicle. CCN: 23077415

At the time of his arrest, three handguns were recovered. He was additionally charged with Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device.

These cases remain under investigation. Anyone who has knowledge of these incidents 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.