MPD 7D VIDEO | Suspects Sought in an Assault with Intent to Rob (Gun) Offense: 2900 b/o Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Seventh District seek the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in reference to an Assault with Intent to Rob offense that occurred on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in the 2900 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Southeast.

At approximately 12:24 pm, three suspects armed with handguns approached the victim at the listed location. The suspects assaulted the victim and demanded US currency. One of the suspects discharged a firearm in the direction of the victim. The suspects then fled without obtaining any property. The victim was not struck by the gunfire. 

 The suspects were captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the video and photos below:

Anyone who can identify these individuals or 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.