DC Metropolitan Police
The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in two shootings that occurred in Northeast.
- On Thursday, March 12, 2026, at approximately 9:02 p.m., Fifth District officers responded to the 1900 block of Benning Road, Northeast, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, conscious and breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. CCN: 26032739
- On Saturday, March 14, 2026, at approximately 8:43 p.m., the suspect and the victim were involved in an argument in the 2000 block of Benning Road, Northeast. During the argument, the suspect brandished a handgun, shot the victim, and then fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. CCN: 26033698
On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force located and arrested 22-year-old Omar James, of Southeast, DC. James has been charged with two counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).
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