[PR] Additional Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 4400 b/o Benning Road, NE

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Sixth District announce an additional arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, in the 4400 block of Benning Road, Northeast. 

At approximately 1:11 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the sound of gunshots. Upon arrival, a damaged vehicle with apparent gunshots was located. Additionally, it was revealed that subjects exchanged gunfire. There were no injuries 

On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, 23-year-old Habiblahi Azeez, of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun). 

Previously, on Friday, July 24, 2020, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, a 25 year-old adult male, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).