After thorough police work, the Metropolitan Police Department has made an arrest connected to a shooting that unfolded in Southwest D.C. this past August. The incident, which left an adult male wounded, is drawing to a close with a suspect behind bars.
Officers initially rushed to the Unit block of Forrester Street on the morning of August 7, 2024, where they found a victim who had been struck by a bullet. According to the police report, the injured man recounted that two suspects drove up, shot at him, and then quickly fled in their vehicle. The victim survived, thanks to local hospital staff who treated his non-life-threatening injuries.
In a consistent march for justice, investigators launched a probe that culminated on Friday, when 64-year-old George Queen of Northeast was arrested. Queen is now faced with the weighty charge of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun). Detectives are still working hard to piece together the details of this case, as the investigation remains ongoing.
Police are urging anyone with insights into the Forrester Street shooting to step forward. In these moments, the community's voice can be both a witness and a judge. Information leading to an arrest and conviction in this or other violent crimes within the District may yield up to a $10,000 reward. These tips, which can be the linchpin in cases like these, can be called into (202) 727-9099 or texted to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411—echoing the department's resolve to curb the persisting echoes of violence in the city.
