Chinatown robber nabbed after victim shot in broad daylight

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 25-year-old man has been arrested after a victim was shot during an armed robbery near 7th and H Street NW in Chinatown last month, police announced Monday.

First District officers responded around 4:14 p.m. on May 24 to reports of gunfire. At the scene, they found evidence of a shooting but no victim. Investigators determined two suspects had approached a person, demanded property at gunpoint, and fired a shot before fleeing.

A short time later, officers located the victim several blocks away with injuries described as non-life-threatening, and he was transported to an area hospital.

On Sunday, police arrested Kemoni Ware of Washington, D.C., on a DC Superior Court warrant. Ware is charged with armed robbery while armed with a gun.

Search continues for second suspect

Police are still seeking the second suspect, who was captured on surveillance video released to the public.

Community members are urged not to approach the suspect but to call police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411.

A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

The case remains under active investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department.

The surveillance video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/mmzDco9Y3qg.

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