Document: Police Make Second Arrest in Homicide Case

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Metropolitan Police Department detectives arrested another individual who is believed to be connected to a homicide that occurred on Oct. 6 on the 1100 block of 45th Street NE. 

Around 9:08 p.m. police responded to a report of gunshots at the location. Officers found a victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

James Flemings was arrested for first-degree murder while armed – felony murder in the shooting of 30 year-old Michael Bright.

Police also arrested 28 year-old Delonte Samuel in connection to the homicide on Oct. 29.

The case is still being investigated.

The department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other homicide case in Washington, DC. Anyone with information should call the police at (202) 727-9099 or send an anonymous text to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.