The person at the center of this case
Multiple assault victims (identities not disclosed)
Violent Crime · Open
141 days waiting
NAVY YARD ASSAULT
Justice for Multiple assault victims (identities not disclosed) — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who were the members of the unknown group that entered the Chipotle and initiated the confrontation?
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person
Lead #2Who were the members of the group already in the restaurant that engaged in the fight?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any customers or staff present who witnessed the altercation and can provide descriptions or details?
On May 16, 2026, at approximately 8:41 p.m., a violent altercation erupted at a Chipotle restaurant in Washington, D.C.'s Navy Yard neighborhood when an unknown group entered and immediately engaged in a fight with patrons already inside. Both groups fled the scene before police arrived, leaving investigators without identified suspects or clear motives. The FBI and Metropolitan Police Department are seeking public assistance to identify those involved, offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to arrests and convictions.
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#1412
FBI Washington Field Office and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4What was the trigger or motive for the immediate outbreak of violence upon entry?
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evidence
Lead #5Are there surveillance camera recordings from the Chipotle or nearby businesses that captured the incident or suspect identities?
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Unknown Suspect Washington, D.C. May 16, 2026 The FBI's Washington Field Office and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in Washington, D.C., are seeking the public's assistance in identifying those involved in an assault at a Chipotle restaurant in Navy Yard on May 16, 2026.
At approximately 8:41 p.m., a group of unknown individuals entered the Chipotle located at 1255 First St. SE in Washington, D.C.
A fight immediately broke out between that group and another group that was already in the restaurant. Both groups fled prior to the arrival of MPD officers.
Timeline of Events
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2026-05-16
20:41Assault incident at Chipotle
Unknown group entered restaurant and immediately engaged in fight with patrons already present. Both groups fled prior to MPD arrival.
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Case Information
Incident:May 16, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 16, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Up to $5,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case