Document: MPD Makes Swift Arrest in Minnesota Ave NE Homicide

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an arrest in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred on May 27 on the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting. There, they located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.

The victim was identified as 23-year-old Chidozie Njoku.

Officers at the scene observed a man matching the suspect description fleeing the scene. They followed him and placed him under arrest. A firearm was recovered.

Shannon Updike, 20, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder while armed.