DC News Now

Maryland man arrested for fatal shooting in Northeast DC

By Anna Chen,

5 days ago

WASHINGTON ( DC News Now ) — D.C. police arrested a man from Maryland who was involved in fatally shooting another man in Northeast Monday.

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said 32-year-old Bryant Nelson of Temple Hills, Md. was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly shot and killed 46-year-old Townsend Reginald Sowell , of Northeast D.C.

The shooting happened early Monday morning at around 1:20 a.m. in the 2800 block of 7th Street.

There, officers found Sowell suffering from gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.

Nelson was charged with first-degree murder while armed (premeditated.)

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to DC News Now | Washington, DC.

Expand All

Read in NewsBreak

Comments /

Add a Comment

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Local News

How long do you have to stay home with COVID in 2024?

DC News Now1 day ago

Burger King unveils 3 new Whopper sandwiches created by fans

DC News Now12 hours ago

Final moments before Titan implosion revealed during Coast Guard hearing

DC News Now22 hours ago

Loaded gun found in 6-year-old's backpack in Orange Elementary School

Margaret Minnicks13 hours ago

Man dead after shooting at apartment complex in Waldorf; 2 arrested

DC News Now15 hours ago

In Memory of Former Child Star Matthew Mindler: 3 Years After His Tragic Death by Suicide

Herbie J Pilato2 days ago

iPhone’s automatic crash notification alerts Stafford County deputies to crash involving possibly intoxicated teen

DC News Now13 hours ago

8-year-old girl found driving to Target in Ohio: Police

DC News Now22 hours ago

Your old iPhone could be worth big bucks. Here’s what to look for

DC News Now1 day ago

Douglas Man and Woman Arrested Following Drug Bust and Search at Apartment

Daily Coffee Press29 days ago

Veteran Jacksonville police officer charged with kidnapping, stalking woman

Jacksonville Today2 days ago

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

The Maine Monitor24 days ago

A special needs student found drugs belonging to an elementary teacher in Chesterfield County

Margaret Minnicks15 days ago

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Dianna Carney19 days ago

DC police investigating after man shot, killed in alley

DC News Now19 hours ago

Man shot, killed in Northeast DC

DC News Now2 days ago

Georgia Police Officer Arrested on Charges of Aggravated Assault and More

Daily Coffee Press25 days ago

Man shot in Northwest DC

DC News Now2 days ago

Man stabbed in Southwest DC

DC News Now1 day ago

Man dies after shooting at car wash in Woodbridge, 2 charged

DC News Now1 day ago

Fairfax County responders rescue people stuck in boom truck

DC News Now15 hours ago

Family of woman killed in Silver Spring apartment fire files wrongful death lawsuit

DC News Now1 day ago

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Northern Kentucky Tribune9 days ago

Partial lunar eclipse, supermoon will happen at same time Tuesday night

DC News Now18 hours ago

Prince William County police investigating shooting, 1 in custody

DC News Now2 days ago

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Drug Possession in Douglas

Daily Coffee Press12 days ago

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

David Heitz9 days ago

FCSO: Teen arrested, charged for stabbing another teen in Frederick County

DC News Now14 hours ago

Man found shot multiple times in Anne Arundel County, police investigating

DC News Now20 hours ago

National Cheeseburger Day: Where to get discounts, BOGO deals on Sept. 18

DC News Now15 hours ago

It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:

Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.

Comments / 0

Community Policy