Teens arrested after failed armed carjacking attempt in Northeast DC
Washington, DC — Four teenage boys have been arrested and charged in connection with an early morning armed carjacking attempt in Northeast DC that ended with the suspects fleeing empty-handed after the victim managed to escape.
The incident occurred around 4:40 a.m. on Sunday in the 4200 block of East Capitol Street, Northeast. According to investigators, the victim was sitting inside their vehicle when a group of suspects approached. One of them allegedly assaulted the victim and demanded the car at gunpoint.
Instead of complying, the victim quickly rolled up the window and drove off. No property was taken, and the victim was not injured.
Following an investigation by detectives, four teenage males were taken into custody. Three of the suspects, all 14 years old — two from Southeast DC and one with no fixed address — were arrested and charged with Armed Carjacking. A fourth suspect, a 15-year-old male from Northeast DC, was also arrested and charged in the case.
Officials have not disclosed whether a firearm was recovered. The case remains under investigation.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411.
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Key Points
- Four teenage males arrested after failed armed carjacking in Northeast DC
- Victim escaped by driving off before suspects could take the vehicle
- Suspects include three 14-year-olds and one 15-year-old