Document: Additional Arrests Made in a Homicide: 1300 Block of Congress Street, Southeast

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced additional arrests in connection to a homicide that occurred on June 14, 2020 on the 1300 block of Congress Street, SE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located two adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. They were transported to a local hospital, where, despite all lifesaving efforts, one of them succumbed to his injuries.

The decedent was identified as 21-year-old Albert Smith.

On March 2, 2022, two adult males were charged with first-degree murder while armed in connection to the incident.

Additionally, on Sept. 13, 30-year-old Kharee Jackson and 31-year-old Earl Robinson were charged with first-degree murder while armed.