WASHINGTON, D.C. – A late-night assault in Southeast D.C. has prompted a police search for two suspects who attacked and robbed a victim on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.
Just before midnight on February 28, a victim was approached from behind in the 3000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Southeast. One of the suspects struck the victim in the head with a handgun, causing them to fall to the ground. The suspects then stole items from the victim’s pockets before fleeing the scene.
A surveillance camera captured one of the suspects, and authorities have released footage in hopes of identifying them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqE52oVo1ww
Anyone with information is urged to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411. A reward of up to $10,000 is available for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
