Police Search for Suspects

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is looking for suspects and vehicles connected with crimes throughout Washington, DC from March-July.

Homicide

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a Honda Civic in the shooting death of 28-year-old Devin Peterson on the 3600 block of 14th Street, NW on July 19. The vehicle of interest is described to have a window tint and rear paper tag.

Officer’s are seeking a suspect in the shooting death of 45-year-old Jose Yaxon Cuc on the 4900 block of North Capitol Street, NE on July 10. There is a $25,000 reward being offered from the MPD in exchange for information that will lead investigators to arresting and convicting the person(s) responsible for the offense.

Police are also searching for a suspect wanted for the homicide of 41-year-old Alkhenala Al-Fatah on the 1200 block of Barnaby Terrace, SE on March 9.

Assault

Police are looking for a suspect in connection to an assault on a police officer on the 300 Block of 37th Street, SE on July 20. The suspect threw a rock at a police car and at an officer. 

On July 1, a suspect and victim had a verbal argument that resulted in the suspect stabbing the victim with a knife at the 400 block of 2nd Street, NW.

Burglary

A suspect in connection with a burglary on the 1400 block of Wisconsin Avenue, NW on July 19 is being sought. The suspect allegedly entered a business and stole property.

The police are also looking for suspects involved in an armed robbery on the 400 block of H Street, NE on June 27.

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Unarmed Carjacking

On July 19, a suspect demanded a victim’s keys at the 1100 block of Whaler Place, SE. The suspect assaulted the victim and then left in the victim’s car.

Burglary One and Misdemeanor Sexual Abuse

A suspect forced entry into a hotel room where they came in sexual contact with a victim on the 1200 Block of 22nd Street, NW on July 21.

Police request that anyone with information on these suspects or events contact the department at 202-727-9099. Tips can be sent to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.