WASHINGTON — A woman's car was shot multiple times after an argument ensued at a crash scene in Southeast D.C. Sunday, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Police said around 3 pm on Benning Road, the woman and suspect were involved in a traffic dispute. The victim told police that she was driving in the area of 4801 Benning Road Northeast when another vehicle reported that his car was struck.
As the two victims involved in the crash went to exchange information with the suspect, that suspect became angry and refused to continue, the police report said.
The victim began to take pictures of the suspect's car and then attempted to drive away, MPD stated in a report. As the victim began to leave, the suspect began to fire at her car. The woman reported seeing the gun as the suspect was firing at her.
The suspect then allegedly began to follow her throughout several streets when she was able to lose the suspect, police said. The suspect fled the area.
No one was injured during the incident, police said. The victim told officers that she heard more than four shots.
The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photo:
Police ask anyone who has information about this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.
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