Teenager Arrested Following Shooting in Northeast D.C.

Teenager Arrested Following Shooting in Northeast 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, D.C. – A teenager has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Northeast.

On Sunday, September 22, at 1:20 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1600 block of Benning Road, Northeast. Upon arrival, they found a juvenile male victim with a gunshot wound, who was then transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Detectives determined that two suspects were involved in an altercation with the victim inside an establishment. One suspect shot the victim as he attempted to flee.

On Monday, September 30, a 14-year-old juvenile from Northeast was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).

The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities encourage anyone with information about this incident to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for violent crimes in the District of Columbia.