Police Arrest Suspect for April Homicide

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After searching for a murder suspect for three weeks, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a man they believe is connected to a homicide that occurred in April.

According to a press release, 20 year-old Keonte Johnson was apprehended and charged with first-degree murder while armed (felony murder) on May 15. Johnson allegedly shot 24 year-old Deandre Hawkins on the 5300 block of E Street, SE on April 22.

An arrest warrant, initially issued for Johnson on April 24, was closed on May 16, according to DC Courts. Johnson was also assigned a lockup number number and is scheduled to appear in court on May 16 as well.

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