WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two burglaries and a shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning in Northeast D.C.
Officers with the Sixth District responded to reports of a shooting around 5:00 a.m. on the 4200 block of Edson Place, Northeast. Shortly afterward, an adult male was found nearby suffering from gunshot wounds. Authorities transported the man, who was conscious and breathing, to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
As detectives investigated the shooting, they linked the injured man to two earlier burglaries in Northeast. At approximately 1:55 a.m., multiple suspects tried to break into a business in the 3700 block of 10th Street, Northeast but fled after causing damage without stealing any property. Minutes later, at 2:12 a.m., suspects forcibly entered a business in the 3100 block of 12th Street, Northeast, stole items, and escaped in a vehicle.
Police arrested Robert Brandon, 24, of Northwest D.C., charging him with two counts of second-degree burglary. Investigators have not disclosed whether other suspects are being sought.
The shooting and the burglaries remain under investigation, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Metropolitan Police Department.
Police are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for tips that lead to an arrest or conviction in these or other violent crimes in the District.
