Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in a shooting that occurred in Southeast.
On July 24, 2024, at approximately 6:50 p.m., officers responded to the 1800 block of Marion Barry Avenue, Southeast for the report of a traffic crash. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male shooting victim, inside of a vehicle, which had crashed into a retaining wall. DC Fire and EMS transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.
On August 28, 2024, as a result of detectives’ investigation, 21-year-old Demarco Hayes, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with Intent to Kill while Armed.
CCN: 24113638