Document: Multiple Arrests Made in Homicides

By D.C. Witness Staff - December 6, 2021
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives have made three arrests in relation to three different homicides.

Around 11:30 p.m. on July 19, police found 37-year-old Rayfone Gassaway unconscious and suffering from gunshot wounds on the 3400 block of Stanton Road, SE. Emergency Medical Services determined that the victim showed no signs of life.

At approximately 4:58 p.m. on Nov. 5, officers arrived at the  3500 block of Minnesota Avenue, SE, due to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 26-year-old Anthony Depetris with gunshot wounds and transported him to a local hospital. He later succumbed to his injuries, according to the press release.

On Dec. 3, officers arrested 24-year-old Georgio Hyles and charged him with first-degree murder while armed, according to the press release.

On Dec. 2 officers arrested 19-year-old Earl Isaac, III and charged him with second-degree murder while armed in relation to the homicide, according to the press release.

At approximately 11:27 a.m. on Dec. 3. officers responded to the Unit block of Elmira Street, SW, due to a burglary. Upon arrival, officers located 71-year-old Sylvia Matthews with trauma and transported her to a local hospital. On Dec. 4 she succumbed to her injuries, according to the press release.

On Dec. 3, officers arrested 66-year-old Michael Garrett and charged him with assault with intent to kill, according to the press release.