Document: Arrest Made in September Homicide in Northwest, DC

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The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 19 year old in connection to a homicide that occurred in Shaw.

According to a press release, Adrian Vinson is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the shooting of 19 year-old Tahlil Byrd, a resident of Southeast, DC on the 600 block of S Street, NW on Sept. 29.

Byrd, who was suffering from a gunshot wound through his left abdominal region, according to police, was transferred to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

According to court documents, officers were on patrol when they heard multiple gunshots. A 9mm handgun, five 9mm casing and a black moped were found on the scene.

Vinson is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Nov. 25.

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