Police say they are looking for a man who allegedly started twerking at women on a Navy Yard sidewalk, then turned violent and attacked them just steps from Nationals Park. The confrontation broke out in the 1200 block of 1st Street SE, in front of the TD Bank, on Sunday, April 19, after officers were flagged down for a large fight. Medics treated two women at the scene, and one person had a minor hand injury, according to police.
In a police report, officers said an unknown man walked up to a woman and “randomly started twerking” in front of her. When she tried to walk away, he allegedly punched her. The woman was then tackled and, police say, hit repeatedly by two suspects. Two other women were also assaulted, and officers ended up interviewing four women about what happened, as reported by DC News Now.
Police searched the area but could not find the suspects. The Metropolitan Police Department later released a photo of one of the men and asked the public for help identifying him. Anyone with information is urged to call (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411. The tip line accepts photos and video around the clock, according to FOX 5 DC.
What police say happened
According to a police summary, one man tackled a woman to the ground and punched her several times while another man punched her friend and a third woman multiple times in the face. The assaults took place on the 1200 block of 1st Street SE outside TD Bank near Nationals Park, and medics treated two women on scene. The description of the attack was detailed in coverage by DC News Now.
How to report tips
The MPD is asking anyone with video, photos or information about the incident to send an anonymous text to 50411 or call (202) 727-9099. Tips are monitored 24/7 and may be eligible for a reward, according to the department. The MPD text-tip page explains how to submit images and video to assist investigations, and officers are asking anyone who recognizes the person shown in the released photo to come forward. MPD operates the tip line and related resources.
Investigators said the case is being handled as a simple-assault incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099 or send a text tip to 50411, according to local coverage from FOX 5 DC.
