Document: Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 1300 Block of New York Avenue, Northeast

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested and charged 51-year-old Avon Burke with assault with a dangerous weapon (gun) for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on July 9 on the 1300 block of New York Avenue, NE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located two adult male shooting victims. The individuals were transported to local hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.