The Metropolitan Police Department has made a second arrest in connection with a homicide case dating back to September last year. The shooting, which claimed the life of 36-year-old David Washington, occurred inside a residence located at the 2300 block of Marion Barry Avenue, Southeast, as reported by MPD's official release.
The first suspect, Elijah Washington, was apprehended earlier this year on March 26. He was charged as an adult with First Degree Murder while Armed – Felony Murder, despite being a juvenile at the time of the offense. The recent arrest involved a 16-year-old male from Southeast, D.C., who, per MPD's statement, was charged with the same offense. Officers from the Capitol Area Regional Fugitive Task Force carried out the arrest this past Tuesday, September 23.
On the morning of the fatal incident, specifically at around 2:43 a.m. on September 15, 2024, police officers arrived at the scene following a shooting report. They discovered David Washington with a gunshot wound. Despite immediate attention from DC Fire and EMS, he was pronounced dead at the scene, having exhibited "no signs consistent with life," as detailed in the MPD's release.
