The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announces the arrest of a suspect in a fatal shooting in Northeast, DC, that left one man dead and two others injured.
On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at approximately 9:40 p.m., members of the Metropolitan Police Department's Fifth District responded to the 1700 block of North Capitol Street, Northeast, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two men with gunshot wound injuries. One of the victims was located inside of a business and another outside.
DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported both victims to a local hospital for treatment. Despite all lifesaving efforts, one of the men died from his injuries. The second victim was treated for critical injuries.
Later, a third man arrived at a local hospital suffering from a gunshot wound and was treated for critical injuries.
The decedent was identified as 26-year-old Malon Nurse, of Upper Marlboro, MD.
On Friday, June 26, 2026, pursuant to a DC Superior Court indictment, 23-year-old Charlie Laster, of Capitol Heights, MD, was arrested and charged for First Degree Murder while Armed.
The Metropolitan Police Department would like to thank the United States Marshals Service for their continued partnership and assistance throughout this investigation.
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