UPDATE: Man arrested in Morris Place Shooting

UPDATE UPDATE:  Washpo has more news about the whole mess

Dcist is reporting that the police arrested a man in the shooting last Friday near Ludlow Taylor Elementary. The neighborhood can sleep a bit easier, and I'm happy to see that the police have pledged to keep up the extra presence in the community. According to Commander Brown of the MPD:

This incident has raised valid concerns in the community and Ludlow Taylor School which is adjacent to the offense location.  I would like to assure all that the additional resources I have allocated for this area will not diminish with the closure of this case. 

I think we can all breathe a sigh of relief that they caught the alleged murderer and hats off to the police for acting quickly.

Commander Brown's full letter to the community:

Good afternoon,

As you are already aware, on Friday, April 25, 2014, a homicide occurred in the 600 block of Morris Place, Northeast.  Members of the Homicide Branch conducted an investigation and were able to obtain an arrest warrant for the suspect.  It is anticipated this individual will be in custody in the near future.

This incident has raised valid concerns in the community and Ludlow Taylor School which is adjacent to the offense location.  I would like to assure all that the additional resources I have allocated for this area will not diminish with the closure of this case.

Once finalized, I will provide the date for the PSA 104 community meeting.

Thank you.

Commander Jeff Brown

First District

101 M St SW

Washington DC 20024