Document: Arrest Made in a Non-Fatal Shooting Offense

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Metropolitan Police Department made an arrest in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Oct. 5, on the 1600 block of 22nd Street, SE.

According to a press release at about 6:42 am, the suspect and victim were involved in a verbal altercation. The defendant fired rounds at the victim while brandishing a firearm during the argument. The victim was transported at a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

On Oct. 5, 23-year-old A-Mar Sydney Harris was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a pistol without a license, possession of unregistered ammunition, possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, and destruction of property.