Police Search for Suspect who struck woman in the head with handgun in Northwest D.C.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington D.C. Metro Police Detectives needs assistance in locating a suspect who struck a woman with a handgun. This happened on March 6th, on 5th Street in Northwest D.C.

According to detectives, “At approximately 5:10 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to a residence for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, members located an adult female who had been struck with a handgun. The investigation revealed that the assault occurred in the 5400 block of 5th Street, Northwest. The victim was treated on the scene by DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services for non-life threatening injuries.”

 25 year-old Joenathan Nelson, of Northwest, DC. Nelson, has been named as the suspect in this case. Detectives said that this incident is domestic in nature.

Police also say, “Anyone who has information regarding Nelson’s whereabouts should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.”

Kristen Harrison-Oneal
Kristen Oneal is a freelance reporter and stay-at-home mom with experience writing her local chamber of commerce's monthly newsletter. She covers Philadelphia news and occasionally dabbles in human interest stories for Shore News Network.

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