(Washington, DC) – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Seventh District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Friday, December 17, 2021, in the 2500 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast.
At approximately 3:54 pm, the suspect and victim were inside a residence at the listed location. The suspect brandished a handgun in the direction of the victim and a physical altercation ensued. The suspect assaulted the victim and the suspect made good their escape. The victim sustained minor injuries.
The suspect was captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in the photo below:
Anyone who can identify this individual 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.