Second Man Dies in NW D.C. Shooting Sunday

A second adult man died Sunday evening after a Sunday morning shooting at the intersection of North Capitol and T streets Northwest, according to MPD.

The man has been identified as 20-year-old Derek Price of District Heights, Maryland. Earlier that day, Donchell Thomas, 21, died at a local hospital.

Police have arrested Jimmie Fleming, 36, on suspicion of two counts of first-degree murder while armed and one count of assault with intent to kill in connection with the men’s death.

A press release from MPD is after the jump.

Update: Additional Shooting Victim Dies: North Capitol and T Streets NW
Suspect Arrested in Homicide

( Washington, DC) – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced a second victim has died from injuries he sustained in a shooting, which occurred on Sunday, July 13, 2014, at the intersection of North Capitol Street and T Street NW.

On Sunday, July 13, 2014, at approximately 1:18 am, officers from the Fifth District responded to a call for a shooting at North Capitol and T Streets, NW. Upon arrival, one juvenile and two adults suffering from apparent gunshot wounds were located inside a vehicle. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel transported the three victims to a local hospital.

One of the victims, identified as 21 year-old Donchell Thomas of Montgomery Village, Maryland, was pronounced dead on Sunday morning.

**A second victim, identified as 20-year-old Derek Price of District Heights Maryland, was pronounced dead on Sunday evening.

The investigation into this case has resulted in the arrest of 36 year-old Jimmie Fleming of Northwest, Washington, DC, who has been charged with Two Counts of First Degree Murder While Armed and One Count of Assault With Intent to Kill.

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