David Baker, 51, Arrested for Southeast Assault

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest made in an assault in Southeast.

On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at approximately 7:25 p.m., officers responded to the 2700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Southeast, for the report of an assault. The victim advised officers that he was involved in a verbal altercation with the suspect. The suspect became upset and struck the victim in the head multiple times with a handgun. The suspect then tossed the firearm into a nearby trashcan. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated on scene by DC Fire and EMS.

Officers arrived on scene and located the suspect. The firearm was recovered. 51-year-old David Baker, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Pistol Whip), Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of Unregistered Firearm/Unlawful Possession of a Firearm or Destructive Device and Felon in Possession.

CCN: 24184118