Sunday, March 8, 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, March 7, 2020, in the 700 block of 51st Street, Southeast.

 At approximately 5:43 pm, the suspect approached the victim after being involved in a verbal altercation. The suspect threatened the victim while indicating he had a firearm. As the victim fled from the scene, shots were fired at the victim’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. 

 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.