Document: Arrest Made in Non-Fatal Shooting

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Metropolitan Police Department detectives made an arrest in a non-fatal shooting offense that occurred on Dec. 12, on the 1400 block of Newton Street, NW.

According to a press release, at about 1:03 pm, 29-year-old Tavon Owens approached the victim who was seating in a vehicle and demanded the victim exit the vehicle.

Owens then shot the victim and fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle.

On Dec. 12, Owens was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Armed Carjacking.