Document: Arrest Made in an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) Offense: 1200 Block of Valley Avenue, Southeast

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has arrested and charged 16-year-old Damari McLaughlin with assault with intent to kill while armed with a gun for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on March 18 on the 1200 block of Valley Avenue, SE. McLaughlin is being charged as an adult under Title 16.

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

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