Document: Person of Interest Sought In An Assault With A Dangerous Weapon Offense

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Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) seek the public’s assistance in locating a person of interest in connection to an assault with a dangerous weapon offense that occurred on Nov. 13.

Around 11:00 pm, the suspect and victim were engaged in a verbal altercation on the 800 block of Jefferson Street, NE. The suspect brandished a handgun, shot the victim and fled the scene. The victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries.  

The person of interest was captured by a nearby camera and can be seen in the photos below:  

Anyone who can identify this individual or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.