Document: MPD Closes Northeast Homicide with Arrest

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 43-year-old Damon Maurice McQuarters, who is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 49-year-old Michael Simpson. The incident occurred on Aug. 24 on the 3800 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE.

Simpson succumbed to his injuries on Aug. 25.