Washington, D.C., residents are frustrated after 13-year-old Karon Blake was shot and killed Saturday and police officers said they have not arrested the suspect.
Here's what police have said about the shooting that has rattled the D.C. community and brought forward calls for justice from politicians and community members across the district.
No charges have been filed against the man who shot Blake. The name of the shooter has also not yet been released, much to the dismay and anger of D.C. community members. Contee added that the shooter is"not law enforcement." He is currently represented by counsel in this case, the chief said. One neighbor told ABC 7 News on the day of the shooting that they were saddened to hear about Blake's death, stating that it is a growing trend of"other young people that's getting into crime."
At a town hall held on Tuesday, community members and neighbors expressed their frustration. Multiple people spoke to law enforcement officers present at the meeting, asking why the name of the shooter has not been released. Several politicians have also released statements condemning the shooting. Councilmember Zachary Parker, who was at the town hall meeting, said in a statement that he filed a request to see officer body camera footage.
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