Chaos erupted on a southeast D.C. block when an argument turned violent, ending with the arrest of a young man for assaulting two women. At around 11:26 p.m. on April 20, 2024, officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of Stanton Road after reports of gunfire. No shots hit the victims, but they reported being hit with an object that matched the description of a firearm, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

The situation intensified quickly after the initial gunshot sound aroused the neighborhood, the victims were found, also detectives subsequently apprehended the suspected assailant in what marked a prompt closure to the violent ordeal. In a statement obtained by the police, the detectives' investigation led to the capture and charging of 21-year-old Alonte Miller, a resident of Southeast, D.C. Miller now faces a charge of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).

Authorities have not disclosed what sparked the argument or how the dispute escalated to involve a firearm. Community members are increasingly concerned about violent crimes in their neighborhoods, with this incident underscoring the prevalence of gun-related assaults.

An official statement detailed the response, including locating the suspect, for which the officers must be commended for their rapid action and following protocol during what must have been a tense and dangerous situation, however there is an ongoing investigation and the Metropolitan Police Department encourages witnesses or anyone with further information to come forward. Alonte Miller's arrest continues to highlight the pressing issue of gun violence within the capital, with local officials grappling with how to address this persistent challenge.