Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Seventh District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect and vehicle in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, in the 1400 block of Howard Road, Southeast.

At approximately 12:47 pm, the suspect and victim were engaged in a physical altercation at the listed location.  During the altercation, the suspect brandished a handgun and shot the victim.  The suspect then fled the scene. The victim was located at a local hospital seeking treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. 

The suspect and vehicle were captured by nearby surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photos below:

Anyone who can identify this individual or vehicle or 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.