Charles Rucker Arrested; – A man has been identified as a suspect in a shooting incident in Southeast D.C. that resulted in the death of a three-year-old girl.
The police have not yet apprehended him and are seeking assistance from the public in locating the suspect. Authorities are on the lookout for 24-year-old Charles Rucker, who resides in Southeast D.C. He is wanted for first-degree murder while armed.
According to the police, the initial investigation indicated that at least one suspect opened fire in the area, hitting a parked vehicle where the girl was sitting with her family members. Officers arrived at the 1000 block of 14th Street, Southeast shortly after 3 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, following a report of a shooting.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered a 3-year-old girl suffering from a gunshot wound to her upper body. D.C. Fire and EMS were called to the scene and transported the girl to a local hospital, where she received treatment for critical injuries.
On July 7, the police announced that the young girl had succumbed to her injuries. She has been identified as 3-year-old Honesty Cheadle. The investigation into this case is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or send a text tip to 50411.
A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a suspect.
