MPD arrest 2 men for armed robbery, assaulting officer

Gabby Allen
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WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said it arrested two men for robbing a person at gunpoint on Tuesday afternoon.

MPD said the victim was approached by the suspects just before 1:30 p.m. in the 2100 block of Kearny Street NW. They physically assaulted and pointed a gun at the person, demanding their property.

An officer heard the person call for help and responded, ordering the suspects to stop.

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One of the two suspects assaulted the officer and fired a gun before fleeing.

Responding officers later detained two people, who were later charged for their involvement in the incident. 23-year-old Kurtis Hubbard, of Fort Washington, Md., was charged with Armed Robbery, Endangerment with a Firearm and Carrying a Pistol Without a License. 21-year-old Brian Richard, of Fairland, Md., was charged with Armed Robbery.

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