The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in a fatal shooting of a teenager in Southwest.
On Sunday, January 26, 2025, at approximately 2:28 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to the 4000 block of South Capitol Street, Southwest, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile male suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a nearby hospital. Despite all lifesaving efforts, the victim was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 14-year-old Myron Smith of Southwest, DC.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was fatally wounded following a robbery. A lookout was given for the involved suspects and for the involved shooting vehicle which was discovered to be a stolen White Kia Optima. Officers of the Sixth District located the suspect vehicle, stopped the occupants, and recovered two firearms.
As a result of the on-scene investigation, a 14-year-old male of Northeast, DC was placed under arrest and charged with Felony Murder and Carrying a Pistol Without a License. Additionally, two 16-year-old males of Northeast, DC were placed under arrest and charged with Carrying a Pistol Without a License.
This case remains under investigation. Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police