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Teen suspect charged in two Northeast DC shootings

WASHINGTON, DC — A teenager has been arrested in connection with two shootings that took place weeks apart in Northeast Washington, each leaving a victim hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

The first shooting occurred on October 31 in the 1300 block of 49th Street, where a teenage male was found with a gunshot wound shortly after 6 p.m. Responders transported him to a hospital, and the suspect fled before officers arrived.

A second shooting was reported on November 11 in the 1600 block of Kenilworth Avenue. An adult male was located with a gunshot wound and taken to a hospital for treatment. As in the earlier case, the suspect left the scene before police arrived.

On Sunday, November 30, a 17-year-old male from Northeast DC was taken into custody under a DC Superior Court custody order. He was charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon in connection with the October shooting. Following further investigation, detectives also charged him with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon for the November incident.

The cases are linked by investigators, who have not released additional information about a possible motive.

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Key Points

A 17-year-old male was arrested Sunday in connection with two Northeast DC shootings
Both victims survived with non-life-threatening injuries
The juvenile faces two Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) charges

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