Juvenile arrested for discharging firearm as mob gathers at Navy Yard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Crowds of juveniles descended on the Navy Yard on Saturday, leading to at least one arrest.
What we know:
Metropolitan Police say a juvenile was arrested near First and M streets around 9:45 p.m. after discharging a firearm.
The firearm was recovered, and no injuries were reported.
Videos from the Navy Yard showed mobs forming throughout the night, with at least one fight breaking out.
What we don't know:
Details about the fight have yet to be released, and no other arrests have been announced.
Enhanced juvenile curfew in effect this weekend for Navy Yard, U Street corridor
D.C. has once again put special curfew zones in place as officials try to get ahead of large teen gatherings this weekend.
Dig deeper:
The arrest comes about a week after DC police put special curfew zones in place for the Navy Yard and U Street corridor in response to social media posts promoting meet-ups.
The curfew means anyone under the age of 18 can’t gather in groups of nine or more in public places, with only a few exceptions.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by the Metropolitan Police.