The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in the search for a suspect involved in a Southeast shooting incident. The event unfolded on the evening of September 18, when officers responded to reports of gunfire.
The Metropolitan Police Department detailed that at 6:04 p.m., law enforcement arrived at the 1600 block of Marion Barry Avenue, Southeast, where they discovered an adult female with gunshot injuries. The urgency to quickly transport the victim to the hospital was clear, and she received immediate medical care for her wounds. The Metropolitan Police Department is now urgently asking anyone who might have any information about the suspect to step forward.
This case has prompted the Metropolitan Police Department to offer a substantial reward in their call to action. They are providing up to $10,000 for information that can lead to an arrest and conviction in this violent crime.
Members of the community with knowledge of this incident have been advised not to engage but to contact the authorities. Tips can be communicated to police by calling (202) 727-9099 or texting the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. Authorities are leaning on local connections and the wider public to help bring the perpetrator to justice. Further information on this case is available through a statement on the Metropolitan Police Department's website.
