Document: Suspect Arrested in a Homicide in Northeast

Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024.

Donate Now

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an arrest in connection to a homicide that occurred on Aug. 19, on the 2100 block of H Street, NE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located an adult male shooting victim with no signs consistent with life.

The victim was identified as 34-year-old Kevin McDowell.

On Nov. 3, MPD arrested DaJohn Blunt and charged him with first-degree murder while armed – premeditated.