MPD 6D Arrest Made in a Kidnapping Offense: 5000 Block of Astor Place, SE

Monday, April 3, 2023

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Sixth District announce an arrest has been made in reference to a Kidnapping offense that occurred Sunday, April 2, 2023, in the 5000 block of Astor Place, Southeast.

At approximately 12:20 pm, the suspect was allowed into a residence at the listed location. While inside the location, the suspect took the victim, who is a juvenile male, and fled the scene without the parents' permission. During the detectives’ investigation, it was determined that the suspect knew the victim. A short time later, the victim was located in the 4600 block of Livingston Road, Southeast.  No injuries were reported. 

On Sunday, April 2, 2023, 24-year-old Eric Eddings, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Kidnapping.