Man Surrenders After D.C. Shooting

Man Surrenders After D.C. Shooting
Quick Arrest Made in Northwest D.C. Robbery Attempt WASHINGTON, DC - Following a Northwest robbery attempt, D.C. Metro Police Department’s Third District detectives have swiftly apprehended a suspect. The incident occurred today around 2:53 PM, in the 1200 block of W Street, Northwest. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Lenare Leath, Jr. of Northwest D.C., allegedly brandished a knife and pushed the victim to the ground in an attempt to steal their property. After a struggle, the suspect fled empty-handed but was quickly caught by responding officers. The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Leath has been charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. Photo 107991078 | Arrest © Oleg Dudko | Dreamstime.com

WASHINGTON, DC – A recent arrest has been made in connection with a shooting that transpired in Southeast Washington. The D.C. Metro Police Department’s Seventh District confirmed the apprehension of a 30-year-old man following a dispute that escalated to gunfire.

The Thursday, March 7th incident involved an altercation between Keith Walker and another individual around 2:15 p.m. on the 3100 block of Buena Vista Terrace. During the confrontation, Walker allegedly brandished a handgun, shot the victim, and subsequently fled the scene. The victim was later hospitalized with injuries deemed non-life-threatening.

Walker, a resident of Southwest D.C., turned himself in at the Seventh District Police Station on Wednesday. He faces charges of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.