Document: MPD Arrests Man in Southeast Shooting, Three Handguns Recovered

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an arrest was made in connection to a shooting that occurred on April 12 on the 1600 block of 17th Street, SE. The arrest led to the recovery of three firearms.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located an adult female shooting victim. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injures.

On April 23, 38-year-old Anthony Moten Sr. was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of unregistered firearms and possession of unregistered ammunition.

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