2 Northeast DC teens arrested, charged in armed carjacking

Two teenagers were arrested and charged in an armed carjacking that happened in Northwest D.C. on Monday.

Police said that the two 14-year-old boys, of Northeast D.C., stole a vehicle in the 6900 block of 4th Street shortly before 11:30 a.m.

The suspects approached the victim, who was inside the vehicle. One of the boys brandished a handgun and demanded the victim get out of the vehicle, police said.

The teenagers got into the vehicle and drove away but were apprehended by police.

Police said the vehicle and a BB gun were recovered.

Both boys are charged with armed carjacking and an unauthorized use of a vehicle. One of the teenagers was charged with possession of a BB gun in public space, police said.

Jessica Kronzer

Jessica Kronzer graduated from James Madison University in May 2021 after studying media and politics. She enjoys covering politics, advocacy and compelling human-interest stories.

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