Gunpoint Robbery In Broad Daylight Near Gally

Masked men with gun rob at Florida Avenue and Pennsylvania Ave in broad daylight near Gallaudet University campus.


WASHINGTON DC -- Masked men held up a liquor store in Hill East this morning, police said.

The armed robbery happened in the World Wine & Spirits at 1453 Pennsylvania Ave. SE about 11 a.m.

Authorities said they’re looking for:

(1) B/M, slim build, 20 years of age, greyish jacket with a hoodie, white tennis shoes with red laces, armed with a handgun, wearing a mask.

(2) B/M , slim build, 20 years old, wearing a mask.

Both last seen running south in the 900 block of 15th Street SE.

Three men also robbed a man at gunpoint near Gallaudet University in broad daylight yesterday, police said. The armed robbery occurred on the 700 block of Florida Avenue NE about 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

The victim was in the area when the three men surrounded him, according to authorities. One of the men then put a gun to the victim’s head, while demanding money.

The men soon after took the victim’s wallet. They then ran to a car and drove away. Police haven’t released detailed descriptions of the suspects.

SOURCE - HILLNOW