A suspect in a recent Washington, DC, shooting has been formally charged with murder following the death of a U.S. Army soldier who was critically injured in the incident.
According to local authorities, the shooting occurred earlier this month in the nation’s capital, leaving the soldier with severe gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Police confirmed that the suspect, earlier arrested on lesser charges, now faces upgraded counts including first-degree murder while armed. Investigators say evidence gathered from the scene and witness statements directly linked the suspect to the fatal shooting.
The identity of the deceased soldier has not yet been released, as the U.S. Army continues the process of notifying next of kin. Officials described the case as a priority investigation due to the victim’s military status and the violent nature of the attack.
Authorities added that the investigation remains ongoing as they work to establish a clearer motive and determine whether additional suspects were involved.
The Washington, DC, Metropolitan Police Department has urged anyone with further information to come forward.
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