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.
- Thieves Snatch Phone on 14th Street, Then Go on Spending Spree, Police Say
Police say two suspects used the stolen phone to make multiple purchases after the robbery.
WASHINGTON, DC – Two suspects robbed a person of a cellphone inside a 14th Street establishment, then allegedly used the stolen device to make numerous purchases, according to police.
The robbery happened around midnight Sept. 20 in the 2000 block of 14th Street NW.
Police said one suspect took the victim’s phone before both suspects fled. Investigators allege the pair later used the phone to make multiple purchases.
Security Cameras Capture Suspects
The suspects were captured on surveillance video, police said.
youtube.com/watch?v=4odPCWvWT-c&feature=youtu.beAuthorities released the footage publicly in hopes someone will recognize them.
Police did not disclose the name of the establishment, the value of the purchases or whether any other property was taken during the robbery.
No injuries were reported in the initial announcement.
Reward Offered for Information
Police are asking anyone who can identify the suspects or has information about the case to call 202-727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.
A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible for a crime in the District.
Authorities warned the public not to approach the suspects.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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Two suspects robbed a person of a cellphone on 14th Street NW and later used the stolen device to make multiple purchases, police said.
Two suspects are wanted after a cellphone was stolen from a victim on 14th Street NW and later used to make numerous purchases.
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- Knife Threat Erupts During Georgia Avenue Argument, 19-Year-Old Arrested
Police say Christopher Hernandez pointed a knife at another person during a dispute inside a Northwest DC establishment.
WASHINGTON, DC – An argument inside a Georgia Avenue establishment escalated Wednesday when a 19-year-old allegedly pulled out a knife, pointed it at another person and threatened the victim, according to police.
Christopher Hernandez, of Northeast DC, was arrested at the scene and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon involving a knife.
The confrontation happened at approximately 11:07 a.m. in the 2300 block of Georgia Avenue NW. Responding officers apprehended Hernandez before the situation escalated further, authorities said.
Argument Escalates Into Knife Threat
Investigators said Hernandez and the victim were involved in an argument inside an establishment when Hernandez allegedly brandished the knife.
He then pointed the weapon toward the victim and made a threat, according to police.
Authorities did not identify the establishment or disclose what sparked the argument.
Police also did not report any injuries in their initial announcement.
19-Year-Old Taken Into Custody at Scene
Officers responding to the Georgia Avenue location located Hernandez and took him into custody Wednesday.
He was subsequently charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.
Police did not release additional information about the knife or say whether it was recovered as evidence.
The charge is an allegation and has not been proven in court.
- Police Make Two Arrests in Deadly 15th Street Shooting
Police say both suspects now face first-degree murder while armed charges in the deadly August shooting.
WASHINGTON, DC – Two men have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Xavier Fogle, who was found shot in Northwest DC early Aug. 4, according to police.
Tim McCrae, 46, and Henry Buchanan, 48, both of Northwest DC, were taken into custody Wednesday on DC Superior Court arrest warrants. Police said both men are charged with first-degree murder while armed, premeditated.
Fogle was found suffering from gunshot wounds in the 2600 block of 15th Street NW after officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 4:25 a.m.
Shooting Left 23-Year-Old Dead on 15th Street NW
Officers arriving at the scene found Fogle with gunshot wounds.
DC Fire and EMS personnel responded, but authorities said Fogle showed no signs consistent with life and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police later identified him as a 23-year-old resident of Northwest DC.
Authorities did not disclose additional information in Wednesday’s announcement about what allegedly led to the shooting or the relationship, if any, between Fogle and the two suspects.
Fugitive Task Force Arrests Two Suspects
Members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force located and arrested McCrae and Buchanan on Sept. 30 pursuant to DC Superior Court warrants.
Both men face first-degree murder while armed charges with a premeditation allegation, according to police.
Authorities did not provide additional details about where the arrests occurred.
The charges are allegations and have not been proven in court.
