Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Sixth District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, July 27, 2020, in the 800 block of 44th Street, Northeast.

At approximately 8:45 pm, the suspect and victims were involved in a verbal altercation at the listed location. During the altercation, the suspect brandished a handgun and pointed it at the victims. The suspect discharged the handgun towards the victims then fled the scene. No injuries were reported. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers. A handgun was recovered.

On Monday, July 27, 2020, 44 year-old Kevin Dwayne Ross, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun), Carrying a Pistol Without a License (CPWL), Unregistered Firearm (UF), and Unregistered Ammunition (UA).