Document: MPD Searching for Suspect Discharging a Firearm at a Rideshare Vehicle

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection to the discharge of a firearm that occurred on May 6 on the 2000 block of Rhode Island Avenue, NE.

According to MPD documents, the victim, a rideshare driver, dropped off the suspect at the location. As the suspect exited the vehicle, he produced a firearm and shot at the victim. The victim drove away and called the police from a safe location. The driver was not injured, but his vehicle was struck multiple times.

The suspect was captured by surveillance footage.

MPD offers a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each violent crime in the District.