[PR] Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 1600 b/o Eastern Avenue, NE

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sixth District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in the 1600 block of Eastern Avenue, Northeast. 

At approximately 6:50 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. 

The suspect was captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in this video:

Anyone who can identify this individual 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.