Document: MPD Arrests Additional Suspect in 2023 Southeast Shooting

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the Aug. 1 arrest of 19-year-old Eric Sheffield, who is charged with first-degree murder while armed, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Kenneth Barksdale. The incident occurred on Dec. 16, 2023 on the 1200 block of 44th Place, SE.

Previously, on July 31, MPD announced the arrest of 18-year-old D’Andre Montgomery for his alleged involvement in the incident.