Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Shooting

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The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a suspect they believe is connected to a fatal shooting that occurred on the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, NW.

According to a press release, 21-year-old George Malik Anderson is charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 24-year-old Devon Butler on June 13. Officers found Butler suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.



6 13 19 Arrest Made in a Homicide 1200 Block of North Capitol Street, Northwest (Text)