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Arrest Made in Armed Robbery (Gun) and Armed Carjacking (Gun) Offenses in the District

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

 

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division announce an arrest has been made in reference to Armed Robbery (Gun) and Armed Carjacking (Gun) offenses in the District.

 

First District

 

  • Armed Robbery (Gun): At approximately 10:08 am, on Monday, May 1, 2023, the suspect entered an establishment in the 700 block of H Street, Northeast. The suspect brandished a firearm, demanded money from the cash register and property from one of the employees. The employees complied and the suspect fled the scene. CCN: 23067638

 

Second District

 

  • Armed Robbery (Gun): At approximately 2:22 pm, on Saturday, April 15, 2023, the suspect entered an establishment in the 1100 block of Vermont Avenue, Northwest. The suspect brandished a firearm and demanded money from the cash register. The employee complied and the suspect fled the scene. CCN: 23058651

 

  • Armed Robbery (Gun): At approximately 1:20 am, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the suspect entered an establishment in the 1600 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest. The suspect brandished a firearm and demanded money from the cash register. The employee complied and the suspect fled the scene. CCN: 23068157

 

Third District

 

  • Armed Robbery (Gun): At approximately 6:15 am, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, the suspect entered an establishment in the 1300 block of 13th Street, Northwest. The suspect brandished a firearm and demanded property from one of the employees. The employees complied and the suspect fled the scene. CCN: 23056529

 

  • Armed Carjacking (Gun): At approximately 3:43 pm, on Thursday, April 13, 2023, the suspect approached the victim, who was seated in a vehicle, in the 600 block of L Street, Northwest. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s vehicle. The victim complied and the suspect fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. CCN: 23057473

 

Fourth District

 

  • Armed Robbery (Gun): At approximately 3:57 am, on Sunday, April 30, 2023, the suspect entered an establishment in the 7400 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. The suspect brandished a firearm, demanded money from the cash register and property from the employee. The employees complied and the suspect fled the scene. CCN: 23066929

 

Fifth District

 

  • Armed Robbery (Gun): At approximately 10:18 am, on Monday, May 1, 2023, the suspect entered an establishment in the 1300 block of 2nd Street, Northeast. The suspect brandished a firearm, demanded money from the cash register. The employee complied and the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle. CCN: 23067595

 

Seventh District

 

  • Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle: At approximately 1:19 pm, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, MPD officers observed the suspect occupying a stolen vehicle in the 400 block of Condon Terrace, Southeast. The suspect was placed under arrest by responding officers. A firearm was recovered. CCN: 23068396

 

On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 35-year-old Shamell Joyner, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with the above offenses.

 

The Metropolitan Police Department would like to thank the Prince George’s County Police Department and the FBI Washington Field Office for their continued partnership and assistance in this case.