Document: Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 1200 Block of Valley Avenue, Southeast

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On Aug. 5, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested and charged 31-year-old Walik Smith with assault with a dangerous weapon for their alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on June 26, on the 1200 block of Valley Avenue, SE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located an adult male shooting victim. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.