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Man seen wearing tactical vest, carrying gun arrested

A victim told police on Oct. 3 he came to that same business and demanded service. Before leaving, the victim said Delcid threatened him.
Credit: PGPD
Moises Delcid faces charges in the District of Columbia and Prince George’s County.

WASHINGTON — A man was arrested and charged after he was seen wearing a tactical vest and carrying a gun in the District last week. 

On Oct. 4, police said Moises Delcid pointed a gun at someone at a business in the 4500 block of Rhode Island  Avenue. Declid is a former employee of the business.   

A victim told the police on Oct. 3 he came to that same business and demanded service. Before leaving, the victim said Delcid threatened him. 

Three hours later, Delcid came back to the business, wearing a military-style flak vest and was carrying what appeared to be a submachine gun style assault firearm. Delcid again demanded service.  

Credit: MPD
Police are seeking to identify this man last seen Thursday night wearing a bullet proof vest.

Police said he also fired one shot into the air while in the parking lot. Declid then fled the area on his moped. No one was hurt. 

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