Three teens arrested in 14-year-old's shooting death, victim identified

The Metropolitan Police Department have arrested two 16-year-olds and a 14-year-old after a robbery shooting left one 14-year-old dead. 

What we know:

Patrol officers responded to the scene of the shooting in the 4000 block of South Capitol Street, SW, just before 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 26 after they heard gunshots in the area. 

When they arrived at the scene, they found a 14-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. 

The 14-year-old victim has been identified as Myron Smith of Southwest D.C. 

Police announced Monday morning the arrest of three teens in connection with a robbery and subsequent shooting that left one 14-year-old boy dead Sunday afternoon. 

One 14-year-old male was charged with felony murder and carrying a pistol without a license, and two 16-year-old males were charged with carrying a pistol without a license. 

Timeline:

One eyewitness, Eric Henry, spoke exclusively with FOX 5 DC to describe what he saw happen. 

There were four people robbing others standing outside the 24/7 market, according to Henry. There are indications that the robbery happened and some of the people getting robbed tried to run away.

Henry told FOX 5 that the 14-year-old was one of the people and that he ran across South Capital Street into this AutoZone parking lot. He said the people who committed the original robbery spotted the 14-year-old and eventually tried robbing him again.  

The eyewitness says two people fired shots at the 14-year-old, killing him.

What they're saying:

Henry said it’s just sad to see something like this happen in the middle of the day here in this neighborhood.

"I’ve been living in this community over 30 years. It has its ups and downs," he told FOX 5. "Right now, it’s going up. It’s getting better. The police are doing a good job. They could do a little bit better but what I want from this community and from the young people is to take care of yourself. Respect each other. Don’t rob, don’t steal. Go to work. Take care of your family and respect your life. Take care of yourself. Love God and take care of each other."
 

The Source: This story includes information from DC Police and an interview with a witness of the crime. 

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