The Metropolitan Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a shooting incident that happened earlier this month. Local law enforcement responded quickly to the incident, which occurred on Thursday, November 7 at around 10:47 a.m. on the Unit block of 53rd Street, Southeast. The official police report states that the victim told officers they had been shot by an unidentified attacker who had since left the site.
DC Fire and EMS took the victim to a neighboring hospital, where they received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was pursued until Thursday, November 21st, when Sixth District officers found him by carrying out an arrest order issued by the DC Superior Court. DeAngelo Jones, 21, of Southeast, DC, was apprehended as a result of the arrest, which occurred in the 400 block of Valley Avenue, Southeast.
The charge against DeAngelo Jones is Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun). The aforementioned shooting is the basis for the charge.
Even if the victim and the community may feel more at peace after the arrest, the discussion over gun violence and public safety is still continuing strong. Details about this arrest can be obtained on the press release issued by the MPD.
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