The Metropolitan Police Department has successfully apprehended a suspect in a shooting that turned fatal in Southeast D.C. last year. According to an official release, on the evening of May 5, 2024, police were called to investigate reported gunshots on the 3500 block of Stanton Road. Officers arriving at the scene found that two males had been shot, with one individual, later identified as 31-year-old Anthony White of Northwest, tragically losing his fight for life at an area hospital. The second victim survived with injuries deemed not life-threatening.

In the aftermath of a year-long investigation, 17-year-old Damari Thomas of Southeast, D.C., was taken into custody on Thursday. He is being charged as an adult with Second Degree Murder while Armed. This arrest was executed pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, a move signaling the relentless pursuit by law enforcement to diligently to hold accountable those responsible for such grievous acts of violence within the community.

The Metropolitan Police Department's statement, posted on their website, identifies the deceased as Anthony White. His untimely departure from this world is another stark entry into the ledger of losses, a somber reminder of the gun violence plaguing the cities across the nation. The promising leads culminating in Thomas's arrest could not materialize without the community's help and the commitment of detectives.

While Thomas faces his charges, the investigation into the shooting has not concluded. Authorities continue to seek further insight into the circumstances surrounding the event. The MPD urges anyone with information to contact them directly at (202) 727-9099 or to anonymously text their tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. Not forgetting the pain such incidents etch into neighborhoods, a reward of up to $25,000 remains on offer for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any parties connected to homicides in D.C., a beacon for those wishing to anonymously help usher forth justice.

For more details on the arrest and information on how you might provide assistance in the ongoing investigation, please visit the MPD's official release.