The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a second suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred in Northwest.
On Saturday, June 30, 2024, at approximately 4:17 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Missouri Avenue, Northwest for the sounds of gunshots. Officers canvased the 5700 block of 7th Street, Northwest, where they located an adult male shooting victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. After all lifesaving efforts failed, he was pronounced dead.
The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Raymond Washington, of Northeast, DC.
On Friday, March 21, 2025, as a result of the detective’s investigation, 40-year-old Byron Sneed of Northwest, DC, was arrested. Pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, Sneed was charged with First Degree Murder while Armed (Premeditated).
On Monday, December 8, 2025, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force located and arrested 18-year-old Treshawn Herndon, of Upper Marlboro, MD. Herndon has been charged with First Degree Murder while Armed (Premeditated). Herndon was a juvenile at the time of the offense and will be charged as an adult under Title 16.
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