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WANTED: Suspect shoots man in chest during argument with woman at DC bar

A police report states that the suspect had gotten into a fight with a woman and at some point the suspect fired a gun, hitting a man in the chest.

WASHINGTON — Police are asking for the public's help finding the person responsible for shooting a man in the chest during an argument at a bar in Northwest Sunday night.

According to the Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the bar and nightclub on 7th Street NW shortly after 1:30 a.m. 

A police report states that the suspect had gotten into a fight with a woman and at some point the suspect fired a gun, hitting a man in the chest. 

The man was taken to an area hospital for help and is expected to survive. The suspect is now wanted on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon. 

Police released photos of the suspect captured by a nearby surveillance camera Monday. Anyone with information can contact detectives at (202) 727-9099 or text the department's tip line at 50411. 

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