Document: Arrest Made in a Homicide: 1200 Block of U Street, Northwest

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The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch arrested and charged 20-year-old David Botchway in connection to a homicide that occurred on Aug. 5, on the 1200 block of U Street, NW.

According to MPD documents, officers were in the area of the location when they heard the sound of gunshots. Upon arrival, they located an adult male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, and with no signs consistent with life.

The victim was identified as 19-year-old Andre Baker.

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