Teen suspect shot during botched armed robbery in Northeast DC

Washington, DC — A 17-year-old from Suitland, Maryland, was arrested after a failed robbery attempt in Northeast Washington ended with both the suspect and victim shot during a struggle over a firearm late Saturday night.

Just after 10:20 p.m. on September 20, First District officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 200 block of 8th Street, NE. Upon arrival, they found an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was conscious and breathing.

Shortly afterward, a second shooting victim — later identified as the suspect — was found several blocks away in the 400 block of 9th Street, NE. Both individuals were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators say the juvenile s

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