The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an arrest was made in connection to a shooting that occurred on March 20 on the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE.
According to MPD documents, the victim was at the location when he had an interaction with the suspect. The suspect brandished a gun, and a physical altercation ensued. During the altercation, the suspect shot the victim and fled the scene in a vehicle.
Officers quickly responded and recovered a firearm on the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Moments later, officers encountered the suspect fleeing the scene and attempted a traffic stop, which led to a pursuit. The suspect’s vehicle halted on the 1800 block of Bladensburg Road, NE, where officers detained him without incident.
MPD arrested and charged 20-year-old Traquon McCalip with assault with a dangerous weapon, fleeing from law enforcement, and carrying a pistol without a license.
