Man charged with first-degree murder after shooting in Northeast DC

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - DC Police have arrested a man for first-degree murder after a male victim died following a shooting in Northeast D.C. on Wednesday.

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Police responded to the 4800 block of N. Capitol St. NE around 10:23 a.m. for the report of a shooting. Officers located the victim, identified as Douglas Jerome Johnson, 41, of Northeast D.C., suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

He was transported to the hospital where he later died.

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The suspect, D’Andre Brewer, 25, of Northeast D.C., was apprehended by responding officers. He has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder while armed.