An early evening on 15th Street NW turned tense on May 17 after gunfire erupted inside a home, leaving property damage but no reported injuries, according to police. Officers were called to the 2600 block around 6:18 p.m. for reports of shots fired and found evidence of gunfire and damage at the scene. Detectives later developed leads that tied the incident to a stolen handgun recovered during the arrest of a 35-year-old northwest Washington resident.
Charges and Arrest
Police identified the suspect as 35-year-old Isaias Moriera Castillo and charged him with assault with a dangerous weapon (gun), destruction of property, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and receiving stolen property, according to Shore News Network. Authorities have not released a motive or other details about who was inside the home at the time, leaving many of the circumstances still unclear.
Scene and MPD Response
Third District officers say they responded to reports of the sounds of gunfire in the 2600 block of 15th Street NW around 6:18 p.m. on May 17 and found damage at the scene; detectives later determined the shots had been fired inside the residence, according to Prince Of Petworth. The post reproduces the MPD notice, lists the department's case number as CCN 26066851 and notes that the arrest was made on May 28, 2026.
Gun Recovered, Investigation Ongoing
Arresting officers recovered a handgun during the arrest that police say had been reported stolen, and the investigation remains ongoing, according to Shore News Network. Officials have not released additional information about injuries or about the circumstances that led to the shots being fired.
What Happens Next
Castillo faces the listed weapons and property charges and will be processed through the D.C. criminal courts. Prosecutors and court records will set his next hearings. The Metropolitan Police Department says detectives continue to investigate and will release more information as it becomes available.
