Teen Arrested for Assaulting Another Teenager in D.C.

Teen Arrested for Assaulting Another Teenager in D.C.
Quick Arrest Made in Northwest D.C. Robbery Attempt WASHINGTON, DC - Following a Northwest robbery attempt, D.C. Metro Police Department’s Third District detectives have swiftly apprehended a suspect. The incident occurred today around 2:53 PM, in the 1200 block of W Street, Northwest. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Lenare Leath, Jr. of Northwest D.C., allegedly brandished a knife and pushed the victim to the ground in an attempt to steal their property. After a struggle, the suspect fled empty-handed but was quickly caught by responding officers. The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Leath has been charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. Photo 107991078 | Arrest © Oleg Dudko | Dreamstime.com

WASHINGTON, DC – A 16-year-old male was arrested today after assaulting another teenager with a firearm earlier this month.

The incident occurred on May 13th at around 3:51 p.m., when D.C. Metro Police were alerted to an injured teen at the intersection of Randle Place and Alabama Avenue, Southeast.

The victim, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, was taken to a local hospital. He reported being attacked by another teen in the 600 block of Savannah Street, Southeast, where he was struck with a firearm.

Thanks to security camera footage, detectives could identify and charge the suspect.