Weapons — Washington, D.C., DC — reported 2026-07-10

SUMMARY

A defendant accused of participating in a mass shooting that injured nine, one fatally, had his detention hearing delayed.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Weapons
  • Location: Washington, D.C., DC
  • Date reported: 2026-07-10
  • Suspect: male, age 26
  • Victim(s): 1 (28-year-old Devin Peterson was fatally shot)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The mass shooting occurred on July 20, 2020 at the 3600 block of 14th Street, SW in Washington, D.C.
  • Nine victims were injured, including one who lost his leg.
  • Approximately 70 shell casings were collected from the scene.
  • Jaden Smith, Mikeal Matthews, and Isaiah Anderson are charged with first-degree murder while armed.
  • The prosecution claimed that Smith should remain in jail as the 'indictment already makes probable cause'.