Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in a shooting that occurred earlier this morning in Southeast.
On Monday, October 27, 2025, at approximately 7:45am, Sixth District officers responded to the 4900 block of Ayers Place Southeast for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival officers discovered an adult male, conscious and breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The suspect was stopped in the 4500 block of Benning Road Northeast, and a search warrant of his residence uncovered a loaded firearm. As a result of the investigation 61-year-old Matthew Lee Murphy of Southeast was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).
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