The Metropolitan Police Department has reported the apprehension of a suspect linked to a recent armed carjacking that occurred on Bellevue Street in Southeast DC. According to a release, on the night of September 30, 2024, officers from the Seventh District were called to the 900 block of Bellevue Street following reports of the crime. The victim, who has not been identified, endured a physical altercation and was also shot at by the assailant. However, they managed to escape injury from the gunfire and were subsequently attended to by DC Fire and EMS for non-critical injuries related to the assault.
Detectives investigating the case secured a custody order from the DC Superior Court, leading to the arrest of a 17-year-old female from Southeast, DC. Charged with Armed Carjacking, the juvenile's involvement adds another layer to the city’s ongoing discussion surrounding youth and violence—an issue that persists as a pulsing concern within the District's communities. This case, as confirmed by the Metropolitan Police Department, is still active, and further inquiries are being conducted.
The Metropolitan Police Department encourages anyone with information pertinent to the Bellevue Street incident to contact the authorities. A reminder was issued guaranteeing a reward of up to $10,000 for details that greatly assist in the arrest and conviction of those accountable for this, and other violent crimes across the District of Columbia. Citizens with insights are prompted to refrain from taking matters into their own hands, but rather to call the police at (202) 727-9099 or send their tip via text to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
