DC Carjackers Busted By Police Helicopter Following Pursuit On I-695

A pair of carjackers attempted to make a great escape after an armed carjacking in Northwest DC, but did not make it far, according to authorities.

The police helicopter tracked the stolen vehicle to I-695.
Photo Credit: *Morgan County EMS via Maryland State Police*

Zak Failla

08/11/2023 3:37 p.m.

Antwon Haynie, 25, and DaQuan Oden, 22, both of Southeast DC, are facing charges after members of the Metropolitan Police Department used a helicopter to track down the fleeing suspects.

Shortly before 10:10 p.m. on Thursday night, police say that the two men approached their victims in the 2400 block of 17th Street NW while they were sitting in a vehicle.

They took out guns and stole the victims car, which they then fled in.

Police say that the MPD helicopter was able to track down the stolen vehicle on I-695, at which point Oden and Haynie bailed and attempted to flee on foot.

They were quickly taken into custody and a weapon was recovered by responding officers.

Both men were charged with:

Armed carjacking;
Unlawful possession of a firearm;
Carrying a pistol without a license.

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