WASHINGTON, DC – A verbal dispute on Benning Road turned violent early Wednesday when a man pulled a gun and shot another before fleeing, police said.
The incident happened around 2:00 a.m. in the 2000 block of Benning Road NE. According to investigators, the suspect and the victim were arguing when the suspect drew a handgun and fired, striking the victim. The injured man was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
By Thursday, officers had arrested 31-year-old Brian Diggs of Southeast DC in connection with the shooting. Diggs is charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun), Carrying a Pistol Without a License, Unregistered Firearm, and Unregistered Ammunition.
Police say Diggs was in possession of a firearm at the time of his arrest.
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Key Points
- Shooting occurred during an argument on Benning Road NE early Wednesday
- Victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized
- Suspect Brian Diggs arrested Thursday and charged with multiple gun offenses