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D.C. Witness Staff
- August 27, 2020
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Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) made an arrest for assault with a deadly weapon.
At approximately 10:44 p.m., MPD officers responded to a reported shooting on the 1300 block of Saratoga Ave, NE. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment.
A 21-year-old resident of Northwest, DC was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a rifle or shotgun outside the home, carrying a pistol without a license, possession of unregistered ammunition, unauthorized use of a vehicle, and three counts of possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device.
A handgun and a rifle were recovered by responding officers.
The suspect is being held at the DC Jail pending his next hearing, which is scheduled on Sept. 16.
Police are still investigating the case.
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