Document: Arrest Made in Southeast Shooting

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 35-year-old Donnell Antonio Wells, who is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that injured three men. The incident occurred on Aug. 1 on the 500 block of Newcomb Street, SE.

Wells was arrested after sustaining gunshot wounds on Aug. 1 on the 3900 block of South Capitol Street, SE, moments after the original shooting occurred.