WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Myron Smith, a 14-year-old boy, after a suspected robbery in Southwest D.C. on Sunday afternoon.
According to D.C. police, the shooting occurred around 2:30 p.m. in the 4000 block of South Capitol Street, SW. Smith, who was found suffering from gunshot wounds, was transported to a nearby hospital but later died from his injuries.
Police have charged the 14-year-old suspect from Northeast D.C. with felony murder and carrying a pistol without a license. Two other 16-year-old boys, also from Northeast D.C., were arrested and charged with carrying a pistol without a license.
The suspects were located in a stolen White Kia Optima, believed to be involved in the shooting. Officers recovered two guns inside the vehicle during their arrest.
Authorities are asking anyone with additional information to contact the police tip line at 202-727-9099 or text 50411.
