3 juveniles arrested in connection with multiple armed carjackings in DC

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - A 15-year-old and two 16-year-old juvenile males have been arrested in connection with multiple armed carjackings that took place in D.C. on Saturday.

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DC Police say in the first incident, the suspects approached the victims seated in a car around 9:21 p.m. in the 2100 block of Champlain Street NW.

The suspects pulled out a gun and demanded the victim’s vehicle. The victim complied and the suspects fled the scene. The vehicle was later located.

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In the second incident, the suspects approached the victims seated in a car around 9:27 p.m. in the 2400 block of 17th Street NW.

The suspects pulled out a gun and demanded the victim’s vehicle. The suspects were unsuccessful in obtaining property from the victim and then fled the scene.

A short time later, the suspects were caught and a firearm was recovered.

A 15 year-old and 16-year-old juvenile male, both of Northeast, DC, were arrested and charged with Armed Carjacking (Gun) and Carrying a Pistol Without a License.

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Additionally, a 16-year-old juvenile male, of Southwest, DC, was arrested and charged with Armed Carjacking.