WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a Saturday night shooting that left one person seriously injured in the Columbia Heights neighborhood, authorities said.
Just before midnight on May 10, officers from the Third District responded to reports of gunfire in an alley behind the 1300 block of Columbia Road NW. Shortly afterward, an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds was found inside a nearby residence. He was transported by DC Fire and EMS to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Responding officers located a suspect in the area and took him into custody without incident. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
Suspect charged as shooting investigation continues
The suspect, identified as Kyiel Kearny, 21, of Southeast, D.C., has been charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun). The case remains under investigation as detectives work to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information resulting in a conviction.
