Document: Suspect Arrested for May Homicide

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Metropolitan Police Police (MPD) detectives arrested a suspect in conncetion with a homicide that occrred on the 4000 block of South Capitol Terrace, SW. 

Nathaniel Bates, 35, was arrested for first-degree murder while armed in the death of 28 year-old Eddie Christ.

On May 8 at around 8:05 a.m., MPD officers responded to a reported shooting where they found Christ suffering from gunshot wounds. He later died in the hospital after all life-saving efforts failed. 

Bates’ previous arrest record includes possession of an unregistered firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a licence, possession of a large capacity of ammunition feeding device, assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, fleeing from law enforcement in a motor vehicle, assault with a dangerous weapon, discharging firearms and assault with intent to kill. 

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