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- February 9, 2024
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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an arrest was made in connection to a shooting that occurred on Feb. 7 on the 3900 block of South Capitol Street, SW.
According to MPD documents, the suspect shot at two victims sitting inside a car at the location. One of the victims was struck and transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
An officer on patrol in the area witness the offense and called for backup. After the responding officers gave numerous commands to drop the guns, the suspect complied and was placed under arrest. Two firearms were recovered.
MPD arrested and charged 25-year-old Jordan Thurman with assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a pistol without a license.