Document: Homicide Arrest

Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024.

Donate Now

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has made an arrest in reference to a homicide that occurred on Oct. 1.

Officers responded to the 6200 block of 8th Street, NW for the report of a shooting at approximately 4:35 p.m. on Oct. 1. After all life-saving efforts failed, 42-year-old Arthur Daniels IV was pronounced dead.

On Dec. 18, MPD arrested 17-year-old Deon Walters and charged him as an adult with first-degree murder while armed.

Follow this case