Document: MPD Searching for Suspect in a Southeast Shooting

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s help in locating and identifying a suspect in connection to a shooting that occurred on May 20 on the 800 block of Yuma Street, SE.

According to MPD documents, the suspect, who was in a moving vehicle, fired a handgun and struck the victim as they were walking at the location. The suspect fled the scene, and the victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

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.