Document: Second Arrest made in a Shooting in Southeast

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On Sept. 26, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested and charged a second individual in connection to a shooting that occurred on July 24 on the 4600 block of Benning Road, SE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located two adult male shooting victims. They were transported to local hospitals for the treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

On Sept. 26, MPD arrested and charged 33 year-old Johnathan Young with assault with intent to kill (gun) for his alleged involvement in the incident.

Previously, on July 28, a 28-year-old male was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (gun) for his alleged involvement.

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