Teen charged in Howard University shooting that injured five during Yard Fest weekend
WASHINGTON, DC — A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection with the October shooting that injured five people near Howard University following Yard Fest, as police used surveillance video and transit footage to identify the suspected gunman.
The shooting occurred just after 8:20 p.m. on Friday, October 24, in the 600 block of Howard Place NW, near the university campus. A dispute between two groups quickly escalated, ending when a single suspect opened fire in a crowded area.
Five people were struck: three adult males, one adult female, and a juvenile male. All were taken to area hospitals by DC Fire and EMS. While the male victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, the female victim remains hospitalized.
Within minutes of the gunfire, responding officers arrested two individuals and recovered two firearms. However, detectives later determined those individuals were not involved in the actual shooting.
Investigators reviewed hundreds of hours of surveillance footage, including images from MetroRail system cameras provided by Metro Transit Police. The combined video evidence, along with analysis by MPD detectives, led to the identification of the suspected shooter.
On Friday, November 14, members of the MPD Criminal Apprehension Unit arrested Kaevaughn Dudley, 17, of Northeast, DC. Dudley has been charged as an adult under Title 16 with Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) and was taken into custody without incident.
Police credited cooperation between local and federal agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, in helping bring the suspect into custody.
The investigation remains active as detectives continue reviewing footage and gathering witness statements.
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Key Points
- Five people were shot near Howard University during Yard Fest weekend on October 24
- A 17-year-old suspect, Kaevaughn Dudley, has been arrested and charged as an adult
- Video from city and transit cameras helped identify the shooter after initial suspects were cleared