Bystanders thwart DC carjacking, hold down suspect until police arrive

The Brief

  • Witnesses stopped a carjacking in northeast DC this weekend.
  • They stepped in, holding down the suspect until police arrived.
  • The victim suffered minor injuries.

WASHINGTON A would-be carjacker was stopped in his tracks this weekend in northeast DC thanks to the quick actions of some hero witnesses.

What we know:

The victim was sitting in their car on the 2000 block of West Virginia Avenue around 6 p.m. on Saturday when the suspect opened the door.

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