The Metropolitan Police Department announces a suspect has been charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon for a shooting that occurred in Chinatown.
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at approximately 8:04 p.m., First District officers responded to an alley near the 600 block of H Street, Northwest for the report of a shooting. Officers located an adult male suffering a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives’ investigation revealed the suspects and victim met in the alley and a dispute preceded the shooting.
Saturday, September 14, 2024, 30-year-old Tyrice Sutton, of Northwest, DC, was arrested by the Metro Transit Police Department. He was charged with Fugitive from Justice and a Parole Violation Warrant. As a result of MPD’s investigation, he was additionally charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon in reference to the shooting on July 17, 2024.
A second suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photo below.
The Metropolitan Police Department would like to thank the Metro Transit Police Department for their assistance in this case and their continued partnership.
This case remains under investigation. Anyone who can identify the outstanding suspect or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.
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