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Police arrested suspect in March aggravated assault in DC

On March 22, officers located a man suffering from gunshot wounds in Southeast Washington.

WASHINGTON — An arrest has been made in an aggravated assault incident that happened in Southeast D.C. earlier this year, the Metropolitan Police Department announced Friday.

At 9:43 a.m. on March 22, officers with the Seventh District responded to the 2400 block of Elvans Road, Southeast for a report of a shooting.

When they arrived, officers located a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. 

The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The victim's injuries weren't life-threatening.

On Wednesday, with a D.C. Superior Court arrest warrant in hand, police arrested 29-year-old Marvin Smith of Southeast D.C. on charges of Aggravated Assault while Armed for his alleged involvement.

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