The Metropolitan Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with an assault that took place in Northwest Washington, D.C. The incident occurred on September 19, 2026, in the 3200 block of 14th Street, where the suspect allegedly approached the victim while brandishing a firearm.
According to the police, a struggle ensued for control of the weapon, during which the suspect struck the victim with the firearm. Following the altercation, the suspect fled the scene, while the victim self-transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
The incident was reported to First District officers on October 29, 2026. Detectives from the Third District were notified and subsequently began an investigation, which led to the identification of the suspect. On November 7, 2026, 22-year-old Juma Michael Adams, of Northeast D.C., was arrested pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant.
Adams has been charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun-Pistol Whip). The case is part of ongoing efforts by the Metropolitan Police Department to address violent crime in the area.
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