Metropolitan Police Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Suspects in Northeast D.C. Bus Stop Assault

The Metropolitan Police Department is requesting public assistance in locating three suspects involved in an attack at a Northeast bus stop.

According to a police complaint, the attack took place early Monday morning, September 8th, when a man sitting at a bus stop on the 700 block of 8th Street, Northeast, was approached and beaten by several people.

The attackers then left the scene, leaving the victim in need of medical treatment.

The victim, whose identity has not been revealed, was later transferred to a local hospital by D.C. Fire and EMS for treatment of his injuries incurred during the incident.

Surveillance cameras captured the attack at 12:50 a.m. The Metropolitan Police have issued images of the individuals, inviting anyone with information to come forward and offering a reward.

D.C. police are offering up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this brutal incident. Community members with information regarding the attack or the perpetrators’ whereabouts are asked to contact the police by calling (202) 727-9099 or texting the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE 50411.