An 18-year-old man has been taken into custody by the Metropolitan Police Department following an armed carjacking incident that took place in Southeast D.C., as confirmed in an official report from the department. The event unfolded on Friday morning when Dayshawn Lee reportedly approached a person seated on a moped and drew a handgun. An altercation followed, but the situation was interrupted by the swift arrival of police officers, who arrested Lee at the scene near 9th Street and G Street.
Lee, from Southeast D.C., faces charges including Armed Carjacking (Gun), Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. The report by MPD details that the altercation took place at around 10:03 a.m., before Lee could succeed in his attempt to seize the victim’s vehicle.
The investigation, however, remains active as detectives are on the lookout for an additional suspect implicated in the crime. In the meantime, the MPD encourages anyone with information related to this incident to reach out by calling (202) 727-9099 or by texting tips to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. An incentive in the form of a reward, which may go up to $10,000, is being offered by the MPD for information that significantly aids in the arrest and conviction of those responsible for such violent offenses in the area.
Reported violent crimes, particularly in Southeast D.C., continue to be a focus of law enforcement efforts. Community members and authorities alike are urged not to take individual action but to communicate any helpful details that might assist in bringing those involved to justice. The importance of community cooperation in these investigations is evident, as it can not only expedite the resolution of cases but also potentially prevent future incidents.
