Police say a 23-year-old man has been charged after two suspects allegedly exchanged gunfire, leaving damaged vehicles but no reported shooting victims.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Northwest DC where investigators say two suspects exchanged gunfire before fleeing the scene.
The shooting occurred at about 12:22 a.m. on April 19 in the 200 block of V Street, Northwest.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the investigation determined that two suspects fired at one another before leaving the area.
Responding officers found two vehicles damaged by gunfire along with evidence of the shooting. Police said no victims were located.
Following an investigation, detectives obtained a DC Superior Court arrest warrant for 23-year-old Dakarai Walker, of Northwest DC.
Walker was arrested on June 24 and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (gun) and two counts of misdemeanor destruction of property.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411. Police are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for a violent crime in the District.
Key Points
- A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with an April shooting on V Street in Northwest DC.
- Police say two suspects exchanged gunfire before fleeing the scene.
- Two vehicles were struck by gunfire, but no shooting victims were found.