Document: Teen Arrested for a Shooting in Northwest

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that a juvenile male was arrested and charged in connection to a shooting that occurred on June 2 on the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, NW.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located a juvenile male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

MPD’s investigation determined a large fight occurred which involved the suspect and the victim. The victim fled from the fight and the suspect chased after him. Video footage captured the suspect pointing and firing the gun at the victim, who was struck by gunfire.

On Oct. 23, MPD arrested a 15-year-old juvenile male and charged him with assault with intent to kill – gun, for his alleged involvement in the incident.