Wild brawl erupts inside navy yard chipotle as mystery teen groups vanish before cops arrive

Wild brawl erupts inside Navy Yard Chipotle as mystery teen groups vanish before cops arrive

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May 21, 2026
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Police and FBI are now offering up to $6K to identify suspects tied to the chaotic restaurant fight

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A chaotic fight involving groups of juveniles exploded inside a busy Navy Yard Chipotle over the weekend, sending police rushing to the restaurant as the suspects scattered before officers arrived.

The Metropolitan Police Department said the disturbance happened Saturday at approximately 8:41 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1200 block of First Street SE.

According to investigators, officers were already deployed nearby monitoring a large group in the area and reached the restaurant within one minute of receiving reports of the fight.

Wild brawl erupts inside navy yard chipotle as mystery teen groups vanish before cops arrive
Photo: wild brawl erupts inside navy yard chipotle as mystery teen groups vanish before cops arrive

By the time police entered the business, however, everyone involved had already fled.

Witnesses told investigators one group of juveniles was inside the restaurant when another group entered, sparking an immediate fight inside the crowded establishment.

Police said no injuries were reported during the incident.

Wild brawl erupts inside navy yard chipotle as mystery teen groups vanish before cops arrive
Photo: wild brawl erupts inside navy yard chipotle as mystery teen groups vanish before cops arrive

MPD released updated surveillance photos Wednesday showing seven suspects connected to the assault investigation. Four suspects were captured in one set of images while three additional suspects were shown in separate surveillance photos.

Authorities are asking anyone who recognizes the individuals or has information related to the incident to contact police immediately.

Anyone with information is urged to call MPD at (202) 727-9099 or submit anonymous tips through the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411.

Police said the Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to arrests and indictments. In partnership with MPD, the FBI is offering an additional reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the suspects, bringing the total possible reward to $6,000.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Key Points

  • Police are searching for suspects tied to a large fight inside a Navy Yard Chipotle
  • Witnesses said two groups of juveniles began fighting immediately after entering the restaurant
  • MPD and the FBI are offering up to $6K for information leading to arrests and convictions
Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

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