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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- September 15, 2023
Daily Stories
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Homicides
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Shooting
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Suspects
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Victims
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On Sept. 14, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested and charged 29-year-old Michael Sanders with two counts of first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in a 2020 and a 2021 homicide.
According to MPD documents, on July 16, 2020, officers responded to the 400 block of 33rd Street, SE for the report of a shooting, where they located an adult male shooting victim inside of a building. He was transported to a local hospital, where, despite all lifesaving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries. He was identified as 34-year-old Kenneth Brown.
Likewise, on Feb. 18, 2021, officers responded to the 1000 block of Thomas Jefferson Street, NW for the report of a shooting. They located an adult male shooting victim and transported him to a local hospital, where, despite all lifesaving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries. The victim was identified as 30-year-old Youness Zarouaki.