Police in the nation's capital are asking for the public's help to track down two individuals involved in a recent shootout. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the incident took place in Southeast Washington, D.C., where two suspects reportedly drew guns and exchanged fire following a verbal confrontation.
The shootout occurred late in the afternoon last Saturday in the 2500 block of Marion Barry Avenue, Southeast. Descriptions of the suspects and their cars have been released after being captured on nearby surveillance. Police detailed suspect one’s car, a dark Chevrolet with Maryland tags 4EH6136, and suspect two’s car, a red Nissan Ultima with D.C. tags GU6960. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as both suspects fled the scene.
Officials are urging anyone who might recognize the suspects or their vehicles to contact them, but they advise against direct confrontation. "The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia," the Metropolitan Police Department stated.
Details and images of the suspects' vehicles can be found on the MPD website, amplifying the call for assistance. The public can confidentially relay any pertinent information by calling (202) 727-9099 or by sending a text to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411, as the community and the police work together to ensure the safety of D.C. streets and bring those responsible for violent acts to justice.
