DC Metro Police Arrest Suspect in Northwest Shooting

DC Metropolitan Police

The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man for a shooting.

On Friday, June 21, 2024, at approximately 1:12 a.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of 13th Street, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. The victim was outside of his vehicle when a suspect attempted to steal it. A struggle ensued, and a second suspect shot the victim. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle.

The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

On Saturday, June 22, 2024, as a result of the detectives’ investigation, 19-year-old Elijah Hernandez, of Northwest, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).

This case remains under investigation. Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police

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