MPD Makes Arrest in Ayers Place Shooting

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Oct 28, 2025, 8:47:26 AM (yesterday) Oct 28
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October 28, 2025

 

MPD Makes Arrest in Ayers Place Shooting

  

(Washington, D.C.) – The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in a shooting that occurred earlier this morning in Southeast.

 

On Monday, October 27, 2025, at approximately 7:45am, Sixth District officers responded to the 4900 block of Ayers Place Southeast for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival officers discovered an adult male, conscious and breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

 

The suspect was stopped in the 4500 block of Benning Road Northeast, and a search warrant of his residence uncovered a loaded firearm. As a result of the investigation 61-year-old Matthew Lee Murphy of Southeast was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).

 

CCN: 25163385

 

 

Arrest Made in Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Gun 4900 block of Ayers Place SE CCN 25163385.pdf
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