Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 900 Block of Division Avenue, Northeast

Tuesday, October 22, 2019
 
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sixth District have announced an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Thursday, October 17, 2019, in the 900 block of Division Avenue, Northeast.
At approximately 6:12 am, the suspect and victim were involved in an altercation at the listed location.  During the altercation, one of the suspects brandished a firearm and shot the victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 41 year-old Antonio Whitley, of Southeast, DC 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 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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