Document: Arrest Made in Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Offense

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested a suspect for an assault with a dangerous weapon that occurred on the 1600 block of K Street, NW on Nov. 14. 

At approximately 5:40 p.m., the suspect discharged a commercial grade firework at several victims. 

The suspect, a 26-year-old resident of Northeast DC, fled the scene but was apprehended by responding MPD officers.