Following a recent incident in Southeast DC that escalated from a minor traffic altercation to gunshots, the Metropolitan Police Department has apprehended a suspect. The event, occurring on August 21, unfolded when a collision between two vehicles prompted the accused, 44-year-old Earl Harris, to discharge a firearm at the other party involved. The intended victim escaped harm.
Despite the absence of a victim upon their arrival at the 1600 block of 23rd Street, Southeast, Sixth District officers were able to collect concrete evidence of the shooting reported at approximately 8:08 a.m. The suspect, a Southeast resident, was taken into custody yesterday, following thorough investigative work by the detectives. According to the MPD's statement, Harris is now facing a charge of Assault with Intent To Kill.
The MPD obtained an arrest warrant from the D.C. Superior Court and took Harris into custody as part of the ongoing investigation.
