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Man arrested after rock attack leaves victim injured in Southeast DC

WASHINGTON, DC – A 47-year-old man is in custody after an alleged rock assault in Southeast that left one person injured following a confrontation on Pennsylvania Avenue, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

The incident unfolded around 6:10 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, when First District officers responded to reports of an assault near the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and M Street SE.

Police say the suspect had initially thrown a rock through a window in the 1500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. When the victim confronted him, the suspect allegedly struck the victim in the hands with another rock.

Officers located the suspect shortly afterward and arrested 47-year-old Joseph Norris of Southeast, DC. He has been charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Rock).

The victim’s injuries were not reported to be life-threatening, and no further details about the motive or relationship between the individuals involved have been released.

The case has been assigned CCN: 25144104 and remains under investigation.

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Key Points

A man allegedly threw a rock through a window and then assaulted a victim with another rock
The incident occurred Saturday evening near Pennsylvania Avenue and M Street SE
Joseph Norris, 47, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (R

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