Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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) that occurred on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, in the 1500 block of Maryland Avenue, Northeast.
At approximately 5:42 am, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect brandished a handgun and shot the victim. The suspect then fled the scene. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. As a result of the detectives’ investigation, the suspect was located and arrested.
On Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 41-year-old Tyrone Johnson, of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).