Police arrest man for deadly apartment shooting in Northwest DC

Police arrest man for deadly apartment shooting in Northwest DC
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 man has been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting that occurred last month in Northwest D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

Officers responded to the Unit block of Ridge Square around 2:30 a.m. on January 16 after receiving a report of gunfire.

Inside an apartment, police found 32-year-old Terell Cortez West of Northeast D.C., suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A woman at the location was also assaulted with a weapon but sustained minor injuries and was treated on-site.

Authorities said the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute.

On February 21, police arrested 34-year-old Maurice Ford of Northwest D.C. and charged him with second-degree murder while armed.

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