WASHINGTON, D.C. — Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department have arrested two suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of two juveniles in Northeast Washington earlier this year.
According to police, Sixth District officers responded around 3:27 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue Northeast following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers found two juvenile males suffering from gunshot wounds.
D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to the scene. First responders pronounced 14-year-old Tyale Coates of Northeast deceased at the location after lifesaving measures failed. The second victim, 12-year-old Mhilo Young, also of Northeast, was transported to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries, where he succumbed to his wounds.
Following an extensive investigation and pursuant to D.C. Superior Court arrest warrants, authorities located and took into custody two suspects. On Sunday, October 25, 2026, officers arrested 18-year-old Antonio Terry of Southeast. On Monday, October 26, 2026, police arrested 20-year-old Markell Woodings of Southeast. Both men have been charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed.
Authorities stated that the case remains under active investigation by homicide detectives. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the department at 202-727-9099 or text information to 50411.
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