US Edition17-Year-Old Faces Upgraded Charges in Shooting of Off-Duty Firefighter in DC
Firefighter Gary Dziekan was shot in the chest during a struggle with a 17-year-old attempted robber who was also injured and later arrested by police.
- A 17-year-old boy will face upgraded charges in the shooting of off-duty firefighter Gary Dziekan, as confirmed by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
- The boy is now charged with armed robbery while possessing a firearm, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and aggravated assault while armed.
- Dziekan reported that during the confrontation, he was shot while trying to defend himself after the attacker demanded his phone.
- The U.S. Attorney's office stated they aim to hold juveniles accountable in adult court for serious crimes.
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A 17-year-old is being charged as an adult after, according to authorities, he shot a DC fireman off duty during an armed robbery on Saturday night. Both the teenager and the fireman were shot after a robbery that triggered a gunfight and several shots. The wounded fireman is the father of two children and works at Station 18. DC’s U.S. prosecutor, Jeanine Pirro, announced improved charges against 17-year-old Marcellus Dyson Jr. from Suitland, M…
17-year-old faces upgraded charges in shooting of off-duty firefighter in DC
A 17-year-old boy is being charged as an adult after officials say he shot an off-duty D.C. firefighter during an armed robbery Saturday night. Both the teen and firefighter were shot after a robbery led to a struggle over the firearm and shots were fired. The wounded firefighter is a father of two who works at Station 18. DC crime stories House approves bill to allow for charging some juveniles as adults in DC Ar…
US Attorney for Washington Announces Charges
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announces charges for the 17-year-old involved in the shooting of a D.C. firefighter, at 3 p.m. ET on Sept. 22. Pirro will also be discussing DC 911/Office of Unified Communications. ...
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