WASHINGTON, D.C. – A juvenile male, later identified as 16-year-old Devon Sharp of Northwest D.C., succumbed to gunshot injuries on Monday following an incident over the weekend.
On Saturday, at around 3:28 AM, officers from the Third District of the D.C. Metro Police Department were dispatched to the 1200 block of V Street following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered Sharp with a gunshot wound. He was quickly transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Unfortunately, Sharp passed away on Monday due to his injuries. The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact them at 202-727-9099. Tips can also be sent anonymously via text to the TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
- Teen nabbed after repeat cash grab robberies in DC
Teen arrested in back to back Northwest store robberies
Washington, DC – A 19-year-old Southeast D.C. man has been arrested and charged after two stores in Northwest were robbed days apart in incidents that followed the same pattern, police said.
Both robberies occurred in the 1900 block of 9th Street Northwest. In each case, the suspect entered a business, reached into an open cash register, grabbed cash and fled the scene, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
The first robbery was reported Wednesday, February 4 at approximately 3:57 p.m. The second occurred Friday, February 13 at approximately 3:58 p.m.
Following an investigation, detectives located and arrested Kirey Myers, 19, of Southeast, on Sunday. He was charged with two counts of robbery.
Police said the Metro Transit Police Department assisted in the apprehension of the suspect.
The investigation into the two incidents has now led to charges in connection with both daytime robberies along the 9th Street corridor.
Key Points
- Two robberies were reported at businesses in the 1900 block of 9th Street Northwest
- In both cases, cash was taken from open registers during afternoon incidents
- Kirey Myers, 19, of Southeast D.C., was arrested and charged with two counts of robbery
- DC street jolted as armed duo pulls off carjacking
Armed carjacking reported on Southern Avenue SE as police search for two suspects
Washington, DC – An armed carjacking early Tuesday prompted a police response to the 2500 block of Southern Avenue SE after two suspects reportedly stole a vehicle while armed with handguns, according to a crime alert issued overnight.
The incident was reported at approximately 3:37 a.m. on Feb. 17. Police said two Black males wearing black clothing and armed with handguns were last seen heading toward the nearby Metro station along Southern Avenue.
No information about the victim, vehicle details, or any injuries has been released as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099. Anonymous tips may be submitted by texting 50411.
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Key Points- Armed carjacking reported on Southern Avenue SE
- Two suspects wearing black clothing, both armed
- MPD asking public for tips
- Green snow suit suspect joins masked accomplice in DC crime
Assault with intent to rob reported near Wheeler Road SE and Bellvue Street SE
Washington, DC – Police are investigating an assault with the intent to rob Monday night after a crime alert reported two suspects in the area of Wheeler Road SE and Bellvue Street SE.
The incident was reported at approximately 10:49 p.m. on Feb. 16. According to the alert, officers are searching for two individuals:
• Suspect 1 described as a Black male wearing all black and a black mask
• Suspect 2 described as wearing a green snow suit and a black maskNo additional details about the victim or circumstances have been released as the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099. Anonymous tips may be sent by texting 50411.
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Key Points- Assault with intent to rob reported near Wheeler Road SE and Bellvue Street SE
- Police searching for two masked suspects
- MPD requesting information from the public