The Metropolitan Police Department announces the third arrest in a shooting that occurred in Northwest.
On Friday, February 6, 2026, at approximately 4:12 p.m., First District officers were called to the Unit block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northeast, for the report of a shooting. A 15-year-old juvenile male was located conscious and breathing suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Members of the United States Capitol Police responded and stopped two suspects near the offense location. As a result of the investigation by MPD detectives, both suspects were placed under arrest. A 17-year-old juvenile male, of Northeast, DC, and a 16-year-old juvenile male, of Southeast, DC, were charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun). An MPD K9 officer located a firearm near the scene…