Document: Arrest Made in a Homicide: 3600 Block of 16th Street, Northwest

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested and charged 44-year-old Emerita Garcia with first-degree murder for her alleged involvement in a homicide that occurred on Aug. 24 on the 3600 block of 16th Street, NW.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of the sounds of gunshots, where they located an adult male shooting victim with no signs consistent with life.

The victim was identified as 27-year-old Larry Thomas.

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