Document: Suspect Wanted for Benning Ridge Homicide

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a suspect in a homicide that occurred on Aug. 6

At approximately 5:47 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of 46th Place, SE for the report of gunshots. Officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene and has been identified as 26-year-old Michael Brittingham.

Another adult male was found suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

A juvenile male was also shot and walked into a local hospital for treatment of one gunshot wound.

A 17-year-old male juvenile has been identified as a suspect and is wanted for second-degree murder while armed. The juvenile is being charged as an adult and can be seen in the photos below.

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