Police Charge Teenage Boy In Late Thursday Afternoon Pistol Whipping Assault In Northwest Washington, D.C.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 8:30 A.M. ET. 2 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
WASHINGTON, DC.- A 14-year-old juvenile male has been arrested and charged following an alleged pistol-whipping assault that occurred Thursday afternoon in Northwest Washington, D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Authorities said the incident took place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at approximately 5:25 p.m. in the 3100 block of Hiatt Place in Northwest, D.C.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, a member of the National Guard witnessed the assault as it unfolded and observed the suspect striking the victim with a firearm. The Guardsman immediately alerted law enforcement, prompting a rapid response from Metropolitan Police Department Police Officers.
Police said Officers arrived at the scene within minutes and initiated an on-scene investigation. As a result of information gathered during the investigation, Police Officers were quickly able to locate the suspect nearby and place him into custody without further incident.
The juvenile suspect, identified only as a 14-year-old male from Northwest Washington, D.C., was subsequently arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including:
- Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun)
- Carrying a Pistol Without a License
- Possession of an Unregistered Firearm
Authorities have not released additional information regarding the victim's condition, and the identity of the juvenile suspect has not been disclosed due to his age.
The incident remains under investigation.
The arrest comes amid ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies throughout the District to address violent crime and illegal firearm possession. Metropolitan Police Department officials continue to encourage residents to report suspicious activity and cooperate with investigators as they work to reduce gun-related violence in neighborhoods across the Nation's Capital City.
As of publication, no additional arrests have been announced, and investigators have not indicated whether the suspect may be connected to any other incidents.
Editor's Note:
This article was written by Art Fletcher, Executive Editor, and the information contained in this article is based on details released by the Metropolitan Police Department. Because the suspect is a juvenile, authorities have not released his name. Charges are allegations, and all individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.