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- September 19, 2024
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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that it is seeking the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in an armed robbery in Southeast DC. The incident took place on Sept. 14, at approximately 3:41 p.m. on the 3100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE. During the event, the suspects approached the victims and took their property. Before fleeing the area, one of suspects shot one of the victims.
The victim was subsequently transported to a local hospital, where they received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. The suspects were caught on surveillance cameras, with their photos included within the announcement.
The MPD urges anyone with information regarding the suspects’ identities or the incident itself to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text their tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for violent crimes in the District of Columbia.