WASHINGTON — A 17-year-old is facing charges in connection to a double shooting that left a 14-year-old boy dead in Northwest D.C.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting happened in the 1400 block of Fairmont Street, NW shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3.
When officers arrived, they found two teenage boys who had been shot. Both boys were taken to an area hospital for help, where one died shortly after arriving. That teen has since been identified as 14-year-old Niko Estep.
The second victim was conscious and breathing when he was taken to the hospital. He is expected to survive.
On Thursday, police announced the arrest of 17-year-old Lorenzo Thompson of Northwest, D.C. He has been charged as an adult with second-degree murder while armed.
Police have not released any information regarding a possible motive behind the shooting or what happened in the moments prior.
Anyone with information may contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text the department's tip line at 50411.
Sadly, one of the teen’s injuries was far more severe than the other. 14-year-old Niko Estep, died shortly after arriving at the hospital.