Suspect charged after shots fired incident left property damaged in Northwest
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A shooting inside a Northwest Washington residence that initially appeared to have no victims has now led to an arrest, multiple gun charges, and the recovery of a handgun police say was stolen.
The Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrest of 35-year-old Isaias Moriera Castillo of Northwest Washington in connection with a shooting that occurred earlier this month.
According to investigators, Third District officers responded at approximately 6:18 p.m. on May 17 to reports of gunfire in the 2600 block of 15th Street Northwest.
When officers arrived, they found property damage but no reported victims.
As detectives continued investigating, they determined the gunfire had occurred inside a residence at the location.
Police said Castillo was arrested on Thursday and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (gun), destruction of property, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and receiving stolen property.
During the arrest, officers recovered a handgun.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Key Points
- Police arrested a Northwest DC man in connection with a residential shooting
- Investigators said the gunfire occurred inside a home on 15th Street Northwest
- Officers recovered a handgun during the arrest
