DC police identify suspect in shooting that left 3-year-old girl dead

DC searching for suspect in shooting death of 3-year-old girl

A man accused in a shooting in Southeast D.C. that left a three-year-old girl dead has been identified. Police have not yet found him and are asking the public for help locating the suspect.

WASHINGTON - A man accused in a shooting in Southeast D.C. that left a three-year-old girl dead has been identified. 

Police have not yet found him and are asking the public for help locating the suspect. 

What we know:

Police are searching for 24-year-old Charles Rucker of Southeast, DC. He is wanted for first-degree murder while armed. 

According to police, the preliminary investigation revealed that at least one suspect began discharging a firearm in the block, striking a parked vehicle where the girl was seated alongside family members.

The backstory:

Officers responded to the 1000 block of 14th Street, Southeast just after 3 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, for a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers found a 3-year-old girl with a gunshot wound to the upper body. D.C. Fire and EMS responded to the scene and took the girl to a local hospital where she was treated for critical injuries.

On July 7, police reported that the little girl died from her injuries. She has since been identified as 3-year-old Honesty Cheadle.

What you can do:

This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to 50411. 

A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered to anyone who can provide information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a suspect. 

You can also donate to a GoFundMe established for the family of the young victim.