The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an arrest in a shooting incident that occurred in Southeast. The event took place on August 20, 2024, at approximately 8:05 p.m when the victim, upon exiting a vehicle in the 200 block of 37th Place, Southeast, was shot. The victim was able to leave the scene and seek help from an officer. The victim was then treated on the scene for minor injuries by DC Fire and EMS.
According to the MPD, following investigations, an arrest was made on August 21, 2024. The suspect, 18-year-old Mekhi Wilkins of Northwest, DC, was subsequently charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).
