Teen arrested in 14th Street shooting weeks after late-night gunfire
Washington, DC — A shooting that left a man wounded in Northwest earlier this year has led to an arrest after investigators tracked down a suspect using surveillance footage.
The incident occurred around 2:04 a.m. on February 18 in the 2900 block of 14th Street Northwest. Responding officers found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was conscious and breathing and transported to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Detectives later reviewed nearby security camera footage, which helped develop leads in the case.
On Wednesday, April 22, police arrested 18-year-old Jamari Devontae Jackson of Southeast, D.C. He has been charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to review evidence and gather additional information.
Anyone with knowledge of the incident is urged to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or submit tips by texting 50411. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in cases like this.
Key Points
- 18-year-old arrested in connection to February shooting in Northwest DC
- Victim survived with non-life-threatening injuries
- Surveillance footage helped investigators identify suspect
