Document: Arrest Made in Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offenses in the Seventh District

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has arrested and charged 18-year-old Byron Matthews with assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a pistol without a license for his alleged involvement in two non-fatal shootings that occurred on April 21 on the 500 block of Lebaum Street, SE and the 2900 block of 2nd Street, SE.

According to MPD documents, one adult male and one juvenile female were injured in both shootings.