[PR] Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 3800 b/o Minnesota Avenue, NE

Sunday, February 23, 2020

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 Saturday, February 22, 2020, in the 3800 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast. 

At approximately 4:15 pm, the suspect and victim were involved in an altercation at the listed location. The suspect brandished a handgun and a fired shot at the victim. The suspect then fled the scene. The victim was not struck by the gunfire. 

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.