The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an arrest was made in connection to a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Jan. 19 at the intersection of A Street and 16th Street, SE.
According to MPD documents, the victim was approached by two suspects at the location. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and shot the victim. The suspects went through the victim’s pockets and fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
A short time later, officers were notified of an adult male who had walked into a hospital suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. As a result of the investigation, the male was identified as one of the suspects.
On Jan. 19, 19-year-old Christ Tchakounte was arrested and charged with assault with intent to rob while armed.
MPD offers a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each violent crime in the District.
