MPD Makes Arrest in Pennsylvania Avenue Assault

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announces the arrest of a suspect who assaulted a man in Southeast. MPD continues to ask for the community’s assistance in identifying the second suspect, who also assaulted the man.

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, at approximately 1:08 a.m., the suspects approached the victim in the 300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast. The suspects assaulted and struck the victim with a chair and then fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

On January 31, 2026, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, members of MPD’s Criminal Apprehension Unit located and arrested 34-year-old Korey Klimes of Cheverly, MD. Klimes was charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Chair).

The outstanding suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photo below:

This case remains under investigation. Anyone who can identify this suspect or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.

CCN: 25161210

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