U.S. Marshals Looking for Shooting Suspect

Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a DC man wanted for assault with a dangerous weapon following a Dec. 8 shooting in northwest DC.

Jaleel Fowler, 25, is alleged to have shot and injured a juvenile inside the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro Station. 

Metro Transit Police Department responded to the scene that afternoon and located a juvenile male victim. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released.

Through their investigation, detectives identified Fowler as the suspect in the shooting.  

Fowler should be considered armed and dangerous.

Crime Solvers of Washington, DC, is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the suspect's arrest and/or indictment, and the U.S. Marshal’s Service announced an additional reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the suspect’s arrest.

Anyone with information on Fowler’s whereabouts is asked to call 1-844-MTPDTIP (687-3847) or email mtpdtips1@wmata.com.

Tips may also be submitted via the USMS Tips App.

Founded in June 2004 to locate and apprehend fugitives wanted for violent crimes, the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force is composed of 13 federal and 120 state and local agencies and operates throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.  Since its inception the CARFTF has arrested more than 98,800 fugitives.