MPD 7D | Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 4600 b/o South Capitol Street, SE

Sunday, March 7, 2021

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Seventh District announce an arrest has been made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in the 4600 block of South Capitol Street, Southeast. 

At approximately 7:46 pm, the suspects were engaged in a verbal altercation at the listed location. During the altercation, one of the suspects sprayed mace at the other suspect. The second suspect then brandished a handgun, shot the victim, and accidentally shot herself. One of the suspects sought treatment at an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The second suspect was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. 

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, a 17-year-old juvenile female, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun). Additionally, 21-year-old Myneka Crawley, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Simple Assault.