The Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrest of a 17-year-old boy in Florida, linked to a deadly shooting that took place in Southeast D.C. in March 2023.
Incident Overview
On the evening of March 7, 2023, at approximately 7:45 p.m., MPD officers responded to a shooting report in the 2700 block of Bruce Place. Upon arrival, officers discovered two men with gunshot wounds. Tragically, 23-year-old Dana Faulkner, a resident of Southeast D.C., was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Shortly after the initial response, police received another report of an unconscious person at the intersection of Wheeler Road and Mississippi Avenue. Responding officers found a critically injured teenage boy, identified as 15-year-old Abdul Fuller of Southeast D.C. Fuller succumbed to his injuries on March 9, 2023. Investigations revealed that Fuller’s injuries were connected to the Bruce Place shooting.
Arrests and Charges
The case saw significant progress with the arrest of a 19-year-old man from Northeast D.C. on December 21, 2023. He was charged with First Degree Murder while Armed (Premeditated). This arrest was followed by a major breakthrough when, on June 21, 2024, another suspect, a 17-year-old boy from Northeast D.C., was apprehended in Jacksonville, Florida, and subsequently extradited to Washington, D.C. The juvenile suspect was charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed in connection with Dana Faulkner’s death.
Ongoing Investigation
The MPD has emphasized that the investigation remains active. Authorities are continuing to gather information and encourage anyone with relevant details to come forward. Individuals with information are urged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or to text tips anonymously to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
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Conclusion
The arrest of a 17-year-old in connection to the deadly March 2023 shooting in Southeast D.C. marks a significant step towards justice for the victims and their families. The collaboration between the MPD and Florida law enforcement illustrates the critical role of interstate cooperation in solving serious crimes. As the legal process unfolds, there remains a collective hope within the community that these arrests will lead to meaningful changes and preventive measures to curb youth violence.
