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Teenagers Arrested in Union Station Shooting Incident

2/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested two teenage suspects after a shooting near Union Station in Washington, D.C., injuring a 15-year-old boy hospitalized with a non-life-threatening wound.
A 17-year-old from Northeast D.C. and a 16-year-old from Southeast D.C. face charges of assault with a dangerous weapon.
U.S. Capitol Police assisted MPD in apprehending the suspects near the scene, where a firearm was found.
Police seek information.

History

Historical Context

The Gun Control Act of 1968 was enacted in response to rising gun violence and political assassinations, including those of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy. This law established regulations on firearm sales, including background checks and age restrictions, aiming to curb access for minors and felons. The recent shooting near Union Station underscores ongoing challenges in enforcing these regulations and may reignite discussions on gun control.

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Story summary

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested two teenage suspects after a shooting near Union Station in Washington, D.C., injuring a 15-year-old boy hospitalized with a non-life-threatening wound.
A 17-year-old from Northeast D.C. and a 16-year-old from Southeast D.C. face charges of assault with a dangerous weapon.
U.S. Capitol Police assisted MPD in apprehending the suspects near the scene, where a firearm was found.
Police seek information.

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