Man arrested in connection with shooting near Nationals Park

WASHINGTON – A 29-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with a shooting Saturday night near Nationals Park.

At approximately 9:20 p.m., officers from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) responded to a shooting report in the 1200 block of Half Street, southeast. When they arrived on scene, they found a man in an alley with gunshot wounds. He was conscious and breathing.

The man was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

On Sunday, the MPD announced that they had made an arrest in the case. Elonte Bookhardt, a 29-year-old from Southeast Asia, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and criminal damage.

However, police are still looking for a second suspect who police believe exchanged gunfire with the man who was shot. He can be seen in the photos below.

The shooting remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099 or text the tip line at 50411.

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