WASHINGTON, D.C. — A search is underway for a suspect involved in a shooting that took place in Southeast Washington last Friday. The Metropolitan Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating the individual captured on surveillance footage.
The incident occurred on August 30 at approximately 3:18 p.m., when officers responded to reports of a vehicle being struck by a bullet in the 3400 block of 13th Place, Southeast. Upon arrival, officers found evidence of a shooting but did not locate any victims at the scene. Shortly afterward, a man arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound, which was determined to be non-life-threatening. Detectives linked his injury to the incident on 13th Place Southeast.
The suspect in this case was caught on surveillance camera, and footage has been released for public viewing. The video can be accessed at the following link: Suspect Video.
Anyone who can identify the suspect or who has information about this incident is urged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by texting the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for this crime.
