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Suspect Apprehended for Alleged Assault with a Dangerous Weapon in Southeast D.C.

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Published on March 20, 2025
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Law enforcement sources confirm the arrest of a 53-year-old suspect in connection with a firearm incident in Southeast D.C. India Milam, a resident of the area, was taken into custody on charges related to an assault with a dangerous weapon. The Metropolitan Police Department reports that yesterday, at around 10 a.m., the suspect allegedly brandished a gun towards the victims before fleeing the scene on the 1900 block of C Street, Southeast.

Responding officers were able to quickly locate and apprehend the suspect after the incident. The MPD statement notes that India Milam was arrested the same day and faces the charge of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun). There were no immediate reports of physical injuries to the victims. 

The authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the motive or circumstances leading up to the confrontation.