Saturday, April 1, 2023
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Fifth District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Friday, March 31, 2023, in the 1500 block of Kearny Street, Northeast.
At approximately 5:41 pm, the suspect brandished a handgun and fired towards the victim at the listed location. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers. A firearm was recovered on scene. No injuries were reported.
On Friday, March 31, 2023, 31-year-old Christopher Simmons, of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).