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Damari Wright

Teenage Homicide: DC Police Arrest 18-Year-Old For 17-Year-Old's Murder Teenage Homicide: DC Police Arrest 18-Year-Old For 17-Year-Old's Murder
Teenage Homicide: DC Police Arrest 18-Year-Old For 17-Year-Old's Murder D.C. police arrested a suspect on Tuesday, August 9, for the murder of a 17-year-old, officials said. On July 9 at around 5:30 p.m., police responded to the 3500 block of Hayes Street to find Damari Wright, 17, suffering from gunshot wounds, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.  Wright showed no signs of life and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities reported. On August 9, law enforcement located and arrested the suspect, 18-year-old Marquelle Hodges, police said. He was charged with second degree murder while armed, but the incident remains under investigation, a…
Police Identify Alexandria Teen Killed In D.C. Shooting Police Identify Alexandria Teen Killed In D.C. Shooting
Police Identify Alexandria Teen Killed In D.C. Shooting Police have identified a teen who was killed in a Northeast D.C. homicide on Saturday, July 9, officials said. Damari Wright, 17, of Alexandria was found inside a vehicle at around 5:30 p.m. at the 3500 block of Hayes Street, the Metropolitan Police Department said. He had suffered apparent gunshot wounds, but showed no signs of life, officials said. The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a $25,000 reward for anyone with information that would lead to an arrest. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099.