Shotgun blast stops Q Street break in suspect charged after violent struggle inside Southeast home
WASHINGTON, DC — A man accused of forcing his way into an occupied Southeast home Tuesday night was shot during a struggle with the resident before officers took him into custody, police said.
The break-in happened at about 7:41 p.m. in the 2300 block of Q Street Southeast. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, a suspect breached the door of the home while it was occupied.
A confrontation followed inside the residence, during which the victim discharged a registered shotgun, striking the suspect. Responding Sixth District officers arrived at the scene and arrested the suspect without further incident.
DC Fire and EMS transported the injured man to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Frederick Douglas Smith III, 33, of Southeast D.C., has been charged with Burglary I in connection with the incident.
No additional injuries were reported. The investigation remains ongoing.
Key Points
- A burglary occurred Tuesday night in the 2300 block of Q Street Southeast
- The homeowner discharged a registered shotgun during a struggle with the suspect
- Frederick Douglas Smith III, 33, was charged with Burglary I