15-year-old arrested for shooting juvenile in DC; Police search for other suspects

PHOTO: Metropolitan Police Department

A 15-year-old is in custody for shooting and injuring a juvenile victim in Southeast, D.C. in October, as police search for other suspects.

According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the incident happened around 12:55 p.m. on October 9 in the 2600 block of Birney Place.

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Once at the scene, officers found a juvenile male who had been shot. He was taken to an area hospital and treated for his injuries.

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Police say on Friday, November 18, the arrested a 15-year-old boy in the case. He is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.

Investigators say there are additional suspects in the case. They released the following images of the suspects they are still searching for:

PHOTO: Metropolitan Police Department

PHOTO: Metropolitan Police Department

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099 or text MPD at 50411.

A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to arrests and convictions in the case.