WASHINGTON — A 13-year-old boy is facing charges after he reportedly robbed someone at gunpoint in Southeast D.C.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the robbery happened in the 1200 block of C Street, Southeast on Sunday.
Police say the teen walked up to a woman just after 9:45 p.m. He reportedly took out a gun and demanded the woman's purse. The victim complied and handed the purse over. The teen is accused of assaulting the woman before running away with her purse.
The 13-year-old suspect was arrested three days later and charged with armed robbery using a gun.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at (202) 727-9099 or text the department's tip line at 50411.
Neighboring Prince George's County, Maryland officials are asking tough questions about how to address youth violence after three teen boys pushed their way past a Prince George’s County school bus driver and aide in Oxon Hill and tried to shoot another student, but the gun misfired.
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