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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance to identify and locate a suspect involved in a shooting in Southeast.
At approximately 8:19 p.m., on Friday, July 4, 2025, First District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 1100 block of Half Street, Southeast. Upon arrival, a 15-year-old juvenile male, was located conscious and breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photos below:

Anyone who can identify this suspect or has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.
CCN: 25100649″
Also from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of 18 individuals who engaged in disorderly and unlawful activity in the Navy Yard area Friday evening.
During the evening hours of Friday, July 4, 2025, First District officers responded to numerous calls regarding disorderly behavior by groups of juveniles, to include the use of illegal fireworks. Most of the activity was observed around the area of First and M Street, Southeast. As a result of these calls, additional officers were called to the area to dissuade further illegal activity.
First District officers made a total of 18 arrests from Friday night through the early morning hours Saturday. 16 juveniles, and two adults.
The arrests include:
15 arrests for Fireworks related charges
1 arrest for Carrying a Pistol without a License (a weapon was recovered)
1 arrest for Simple Assault
1 arrest for Public Consumption of Marijuana
Two juvenile curfew violators were also stopped and later released into the custody of a guardian.
Officer also seized numerous illegal fireworks to include:
151 Roman candles
39 Mini firecrackers
9 Fireworks Rockets
6 Firecrackers
6 packs of Bang Snaps
7 additional packs of miscellaneous fireworks
MPD reiterates that the use of all fireworks that launch and explode is illegal in the District of Columbia. Additional officers will be present in the Navy Yard community through the weekend.”