Crime
Washington D.C. Police Investigating Southeast Triple Shooting That Leaves One Dead, Two Juveniles Injured
Authorities in Washington, D.C. are investigating a multi-victim shooting that occurred Thursday at approximately 3328 14th Place Southeast, resulting in the death of one individual and the injury of two others.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire at the Southeast location and discovered three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
One victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The two additional victims, both juveniles, sustained non-fatal gunshot injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Their conditions have not been publicly disclosed at this time.
The identity of the deceased victim has not yet been released, pending next-of-kin notification.
Homicide detectives are leading the investigation.
Authorities have not released any suspect information or a possible motive behind the shooting.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099 or text anonymous tips to the departmentโs Text Tip Line at 50411.
This remains an active investigation.
Crime
Venezuelan national Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis shot in the leg by an immigration agent in Minneapolis
On January 14, 2025, federal law enforcement personnel were engaged in a targeted enforcement operation involving Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan national who has been present in the United States since 2022.
The operation escalated into a high-speed pursuit, a physical confrontation, and an ambush by multiple subjects, necessitating the use of a defensive firearm discharge by a federal agent.
At approximately 6:50 PM, federal officers initiated a targeted traffic stop of a vehicle operated by Sosa-Celis.
The subject refused to comply with law enforcement commands and attempted to flee the scene.
During the pursuit, the subjectโs vehicle collided with a stationary, parked car.
Following the collision, the subject abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.
A federal agent pursued the suspect on foot and successfully intercepted him. As the agent attempted to effect an arrest, the subject became combative, resulting in a violent struggle on the ground.
During this confrontation, two additional male subjects emerged from a nearby residence to intervene.
These individuals reportedly ambushed the agent, utilizing a snow shovel and a broom handle to strike the officer.
The situation escalated when the primary suspect, Sosa-Celis, regained his footing and joined the two additional subjects in the assault.
Reports indicate the suspect struck the agent with a blunt object (identified as either the shovel or broom handle).
Citing an immediate threat to his life while being outnumbered and actively assaulted by three individuals, the agent discharged his service weapon in self-defense.
The discharge struck Sosa-Celis in the lower extremity (leg). Following the shot, all three suspects retreated into a nearby apartment complex and initiated a barricade situation.
Following a brief standoff, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) successfully secured the perimeter and apprehended all three individuals without further injury.
Both the federal agent and Sosa-Celis were transported to a local medical facility for treatment.
Images from the scene showed Sosa-Celis conscious and alert during transport.
All three subjects involved in the assault are currently in the custody of ICE.
Further charges related to the assault on a federal officer and resisting arrest are pending review by the U.S. Attorneyโs Office.