Dervell Nettles, 31, Arrested for an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

Sunday, June 16, 2024

The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest has been made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense.

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 2:26 a.m., a group of suspects exited a vehicle and began to exchange gunfire with another suspect in the 2700 block of Langston Place, Southeast. One of the suspects who exited the vehicle was shot during the exchange of gunfire. The suspect who was shot was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The other suspects fled the scene on foot. The suspect’s vehicle was recovered. Three firearms were located inside.

31-year-old Dervell Nettles, of Northeast, DC was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).

This case remains under investigation. Anyone who has knowledge of this incident 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.

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