Document: Man Arrested for April 2023 Homicide in Southeast

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested and charged 35-year-old Darrell Hinkle with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in a homicide that occurred on April 21 on the 1500 block of 19th Street, SE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to a call for service at the location, where they located a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The victim was identified as 32-year-old Dajuan Blakney.