The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an arrest in connection with a triple homicide that occurred on Aug. 5, 2023, in Southeast. The victims, 27-year-old Tymea Cook, 35-year-old Bernard Hodges, and 34-year-old Reginald Gilbert, were found deceased at the scene. On Oct. 22, 28-year-old Rahsaan Smith was arrested and charged with three counts of First-Degree Murder While Armed.