The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in Washington, D.C. announced on Monday they have arrested a 12-year-old juvenile male and charged him with armed carjacking for an incident that took place on Sunday.
MPD says the carjacking took place across the river in the city's southeast:
At approximately 1:06 pm, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location and demanded the victim’s keys while holding an object in his waistband that the victim believed was a firearm. The victim refused to give the property to the suspect, and the suspect fled on foot. Responding officers apprehended the suspect and found him to be in possession of a firearm.
In addition to the carjacking, the juvenile will be charged with carrying a pistol without a license.
As the nation's capital continues to grapple with its crime crisis, thanks in part to a justice system that does not hold criminals accountable, Sunday's incident of a juvenile committing a serious crime is far from the only one for August.
This month alone, MPD has arrested multiple kids under 18 for crimes that range from carjacking to robbery:
MPD announces arrests have been made in reference to an Unarmed Carjacking offense that occurred on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in the 1100 block of Savannah Street, Southeast.
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) August 16, 2023
Thank you for helping keep DC safe!
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MPD announces an arrest has been made in reference to a Robbery (Fear) offense that occurred on March 8, 2023, in the 2700 block of Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SE.
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) August 15, 2023
Thank you to all who assisted in making DC safer with this arrest!
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MPD announces arrests have been made in reference to Robbery offenses that occurred in the District.
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) August 16, 2023
Thank you for helping keep DC safe!
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