[PR] Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 1700 b/o Benning Road, NE

Monday, March 2, 2020

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Saturday, February 29, 2020, in the 1700 block of Benning Road, Northeast. 

At approximately 3:25 am, the suspect approached the victim, inside of a residence, at the listed location. The suspect brandished a handgun and assaulted the victim. The suspect then fled the scene. 

 The suspect was captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos below:

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. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.