Northeast robbery suspect faces charges after weekend assault

Washington, DC – A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a robbery involving force and violence that left victims assaulted and robbed in Northeast, the Metropolitan Police Department announced.

The incident occurred on Sunday, August 31, at about 11:13 p.m. in the 5600 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue NE. Police said a group of suspects physically assaulted several victims before stealing their belongings and fleeing the area.

On Monday, September 1, Sixth District officers responded to 63rd Street and Clay Street NE for reports of a group of suspects with weapons. During the investigation, officers determined one of the individuals at the scene was connected to the robbery.

The suspect, identified as 2

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