Police Searching For Suspect Who Shot A Teenage Girl In Southeast, D.C.

Friday, October 31, 2025, 7:15 A.M. ET. 1 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

WASHINGTON, DC.- The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with the shooting of a teenage girl that occurred last Friday afternoon in Southeast, D.C.

     According to D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela A. Smith, on Friday, October 24, 2025, just shortly before 5:00 p.m., members of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department’s Seventh District responded to a 911 Emergency Call reporting a shooting on the 800 Block of Yuma Street in Southeast, D.C.

Upon Arrival, Police Officers Find Teenage Girl Shot

     Upon arrival, Police Officers located a teenage girl suffering from multiple non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The child was immediately transported by DC Fire and Emergency Services to a nearby hospital for treatment.

     During the ensuing investigation, Detectives determined that the girl was shot while seated in a vehicle and was not the intended target of the shooting. Detectives recovered area video surveillance footage, which captured the suspect and is shown in the above photo and video.

     Anyone with information regarding this investigation or as to the identity or whereabouts of this suspect is urged to contact the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099 or text your information to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. All calls and information will be kept confidential.