Washington, D.C. — A shooting that erupted during a dispute in the lobby of a Southeast D.C. apartment complex early Saturday has left one man wounded, as police released surveillance images of the suspect and asked for the public’s help.
The incident occurred at approximately 1:13 a.m. on April 26 in the 800 block of New Jersey Avenue SE. Officers later located the adult male victim in the Unit block of Q Street SW, where he was treated by D.C. Fire and EMS before being transported to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators determined that the shooting followed a confrontation inside the lobby of the apartment building, and that the suspect fled the scene shortly afterward.
Key points:
- Shooting took place after a dispute inside an apartment lobby on New Jersey Avenue SE
- Victim found nearby on Q Street SW with serious but non-life-threatening injuries
- Police released surveillance images of the suspect and seek public assistance
Surveillance images reveal suspect wanted in lobby shooting
Police released photos captured by surveillance cameras showing the suspect involved in the shooting. Officials have not released a detailed description of the individual or any information about the nature of the dispute that led to the gunfire.
The case remains under investigation, and detectives are urging anyone who recognizes the person in the photos to come forward.
Authorities remind the public that they should not approach the suspect but instead contact police with any tips.
Reward offered for information leading to arrest and conviction
The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the shooting.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips anonymously to 50411 through the department’s TEXT TIP LINE.