Teen arrested in Washington, D.C. girl’s shooting death
By The BriefBrief
Police arrested a 17-year-old male suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Zytina Mason-Brown in Washington, D.C. The family said the arrest brings relief after months insisting the shooting was not self-inflicted, contrary to an earlier police belief.
WHO:Washington, D.C. police; Zytina Mason-Brown’s family
WHAT:Police took a 17-year-old male suspect into custody in connection with Zytina Mason-Brown’s death.
WHEN:Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Washington, D.C.
WHY:The arrest followed the fatal shooting of Zytina Mason-Brown and the investigation into whether the death was self-inflicted.
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