Police Recover Two Firearms Following Juvenile Disturbance in Navy Yard
Sunday, March 15, 2026
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and multiple partner agencies responded to a large group of juveniles engaging in disorderly activity in Navy Yard Saturday night.
Beginning around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, First District officers observed a group of juveniles congregating in the park area between First Street and New Jersey Avenue, Southeast, adjacent to an entrance to the Navy Yard Metro Station. By 8:30 p.m., the group increased in size to roughly 200 juveniles.
Over the next several hours, the following incidents occurred resulting in two arrests and the recovery of two firearms.
Robbery (Force and Violence): At approximately 9:12 p.m., multiple suspects assaulted a juvenile victim in the 1200 block of First Street, SE. The suspects forcibly removed the victim’s shoes and jacket. The suspects fled on foot. The victim was uninjured. (CCN: 26033765)
Firearm Discharge: At approximately 9:47 p.m., a suspect discharged a firearm into the air inside of the park area between First Street and New Jersey Avenue. Members of the National Guard observed the offense and stopped the suspect. MPD members recovered the suspect’s firearm. No injuries occurred. A 15-year-old juvenile male of Southwest, DC was placed under arrest for Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm, Endangerment with a Firearm, and Carrying a Pistol without a License. (CCN: 26033747)
Robbery (Force and Violence): At approximately 10:00 p.m., multiple suspects assaulted two juvenile victims near New Jersey Avenue and M Street, SE. The suspects forcibly stole personal belongings. The suspects fled on foot. The victims later responded to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries. (CCN: 26033722)
Firearm Recovery: At approximately 10:34 p.m., members of the United States Secret Service (USSS) observed a suspect matching a lookout enter a rideshare vehicle. USSS members conducted a traffic stop on the rideshare in the 900 block of New Jersey Avenue, SE. During the stop, officers observed the suspect attempt to discard a firearm. The firearm was recovered without incident. A 16-year-old juvenile male of Southeast, DC was placed under arrest for Carrying a Pistol without a License. (CCN: 26033768)
Most of the group dispersed as the citywide curfew took effect at 11:00 p.m., and one juvenile was stopped for curfew violation at 11:26 p.m. No further incidents occurred in the area overnight.
“The behavior displayed last night in Navy Yard cannot be tolerated, and we are very thankful that no one was seriously injured,” said interim Chief of Police Jeffery W. Carroll. “I commend our members and our partners for their professionalism, and for safely recovering two firearms from individuals within this group. We need parents and guardians to be proactive and know where their children are and who they are with at all times.”
MPD and our partners will maintain a large presence in the area this evening. We remind the public that a citywide curfew for all juveniles under age 18 goes into effect at 11:00 p.m. seven days a week, lasting through 6:00 a.m. the following morning. Click here to learn more about curfew law in DC.
We encourage anyone with information on unlawful events that occurred last night in Navy Yard to call us at 202-727-9099 or text 50411.