Document: MPD Arrests Man in Northwest Robbery Homicide, Search Continues for Additional Suspect

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of a man involved in a fatal shooting during an armed robbery of a business that occurred on March 27 on the 5100 block of Georgia Avenue, NW. They continue to search for the second suspect.

According to MPD documents, two suspects brandished guns and entered a business at the location, where they demanded property and money. The victims complied. However, one of the suspects fired a shot striking one of the victims.

They took the property and money and fled the scene. The shooting victim was transported to a local hospital, where he died.

The victim was identified as 41-year-old Phillip Prendergast.

On May 6, 21-year-old Trenton Collins was arrested and charged with first-degree murder while armed – felony murder.

The other suspect was captured by surveillance footage, and can be seen below.

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