24-Year-Old Man Shot Numerous Times Dead In D.C., Suspect Arrested

by Kristen Harrison-Oneal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A man was shot to death Monday night in Southeast D.C. Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department detectives have made an arrest in the shooting.

Shortly before 9 pm Monday night, officers arrived at the 3000 Block of Southern Avenue to investigate a shooting report. At the scene, police found no victims. Shortly after, police were notified of a male shooting victim at a local hospital.

Officers found the victim at the hospital, suffering from multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. 24-year-old Maurice Robinson of D.C. succumbed to his injuries yesterday.

A preliminary investigation determined that Robinson was shot at the 2900 Block of Southern Avenue.

 46-year-old David Pena, of D.C., was arrested yesterday and charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed.