February 19, 2026
Suspects Sought in H Street Assault
(Washington, D.C.) – The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating suspects in an assault with a dangerous weapon (bottle) that occurred in Northeast.
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at approximately 6:12 p.m., the suspects and the victim were involved in a verbal argument inside of an establishment in the 400 block of H Street, Northeast. During the argument, one of the suspects assaulted the victim; the second suspect struck the victim with a bottle, and then both suspects fled the scene. The victim was treated on scene for non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspects were captured by surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photos below:


Anyone who can identify these suspects or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.
CCN: 26021659
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