Document: Police Arrest Suspect in 16-year-old’s Murder

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The Metropolitan Police Department arrested June 26 a suspect in connection to a homicide that took place on the 200 block of Savannah Terrace, SE.

Police arrested 18-year-old Derrico Johnson on first-degree murder charges for allegedly shooting 16-year-old Justin Johnson on May 26.

According to a press release, officers found Justin suffering from gunshot wounds.  He displayed no signs consistent with life and remained on scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.