Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Offense

Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Offense

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, in the 1300 block of North Capitol Street, Northwest.

At approximately 2:38 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of sounds of gunshots. A short time later, an adult male victim was located with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim refused medical treatment on the scene.

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

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Anyone who can identify this suspect or has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at(202) 727-9099or text your tip to the Department’sTEXT TIP LINEat50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to$10,000to 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.

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