Two years after an armed carjacking rocked a Southeast neighborhood, the Metropolitan Police Department has made an arrest in the case. The incident in question took place back on June 17, 2023, when a victim was assaulted and had their vehicle stolen at gunpoint in the 100 block of K Street, Southeast. The carjacking occurred late at night, around 11:36 p.m., and involved multiple suspects, one of whom brandished a handgun and demanded the victim's car before assaulting them.
As reported by the Metropolitan Police Department, an 18-year-old male from Southeast DC was arrested on March 25, following a DC Superior Court custody order. At the time of the carjacking, the suspect was a minor. The recovery of the stolen vehicle was noted, but details about when and where this occurred were not provided. Authorities have charged the young man with Armed Carjacking (Gun).
Investigation into the case remains active, suggesting that there may be further developments or the possibility of more individuals involved. The Metropolitan Police Department is reaching out to the public for any information related to this incident. They emphasize that no one should take action on their own, instead, they encourage contacting the police directly at (202) 727-9099 or texting tips to their dedicated TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
As an incentive for information that might aid in bringing the perpetrators to justice, the Metropolitan Police Department is offering a hefty reward of up to $10,000. This reward goes to anyone whose knowledge leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the violent crime committed in the District of Columbia. The original incident number, CCN: 23097695, has been referenced as part of the ongoing call for public assistance in the case.
