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Man Arrested in Washington D.C. After Fatal Shooting Incident

WASHINGTON (7News) — A man has been taken into custody on Sunday following an alleged shooting that resulted in the death of another man in Washington D.C., according to local authorities.

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The incident occurred around 2:40 a.m. when the D.C. Police received reports of gunshots in the vicinity of the 700 block of 16th Street, Northeast. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered a man, later identified as 41-year-old Kelvin Hamlett from Southwest, D.C., who had sustained gunshot wounds while inside a vehicle.

Tragically, Hamlett was pronounced dead by the responding authorities at the scene of the crime.

During the subsequent investigation, detectives swiftly identified a suspect and successfully apprehended him. The suspect, 46-year-old John Dickens II, was found to be carrying a firearm at the time of his arrest. Dickens, who does not have a permanent address, was taken into custody by the authorities.

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The Metropolitan Police Department is currently conducting a thorough investigation into this unfortunate incident, striving to ascertain the motive behind the shooting and gather any additional evidence that may aid in the pursuit of justice.

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