Suspect Arrested More Than A Year After Non-Fatal Gunfire Incident On Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 12:50 P.M. ET. 2 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
WASHINGTON, DC.- The Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a November 2024 shooting in Southwest Washington, D.C., bringing a lengthy investigation to a close more than a year after the incident left one victim injured.
According to police, on November 28, 2024, at approximately 8:50 p.m., officers assigned to the Seventh District responded to reports of a shooting in the 3900 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Southwest. Upon arriving at the scene, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
Personnel from DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded and rendered aid before transporting the victim to a local hospital for further treatment. Authorities confirmed that the victim’s injuries were non-life-threatening, and the individual was expected to recover.
Following an extensive investigation, detectives identified Dennis Wilkins, 33, of Southwest, D.C., as the suspect in the shooting. On Thursday, February 19, 2026, members of the Capital Area Regional Task Force, acting pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by the DC Superior Court, located and apprehended Wilkins without incident.
Wilkins has been formally charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun). Authorities did not disclose additional details regarding the motive for the shooting or whether the suspect and victim were known to each other, citing the ongoing judicial process.
The Metropolitan Police Department reiterated its commitment to resolving violent crimes across the District, emphasizing the role of coordinated task-force operations and sustained investigative work in bringing suspects to justice, regardless of how much time has passed since the original offense.
Wilkins is expected to make an initial court appearance in Superior Court in the coming days. The case remains under review as it proceeds through the criminal justice system.
Editor’s Note:
This article was written by Art Fletcher, Executive Editor. All information in this report is based on official statements released by the Metropolitan Police Department and court records from the District of Columbia Superior Court. Charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
