The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 31-year-old Brian Diggs, of Southeast, DC, for his alleged involvement in a shooting on Aug. 6 on the 2000 block of Benning Road, NE.
The incident followed a verbal altercation, during which Diggs allegedly shot the victim, who survived with non-life-threatening injuries. He was found in possession of a firearm at the time of his arrest.
Diggs was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a pistol without a license, unregistered firearm and unregistered ammunition.