Teen nabbed in cold case dc murder after nearly two years
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Teen nabbed in cold case DC murder after nearly two years

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May 4, 2026

Teen arrested in 2024 DC murder case as fugitive task force closes in

Washington, DC — A teenager has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Northeast Washington nearly two years ago, authorities said.

The case dates back to November 1, when officers responded around 3:54 a.m. to the 100 block of 44th Street Northeast, where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim, identified as 28-year-old Dwaun Simpson of Southeast DC, was pronounced dead at the scene.

On April 30, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force located and arrested 19-year-old Zy’Kheim Bryant of Northeast DC.

Bryant has been charged with second-degree murder while armed, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Key Points

  • Arrest made in 2024 fatal shooting in Northeast DC
  • Victim identified as 28-year-old Dwaun Simpson
  • 19-year-old suspect charged with second-degree murder

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