DC Teen Charged in Shooting of Brian Robinson , Jr.

Just over two months after the incident occurred, justice is beginning to be served in the shooting and attempted car jacking of Tuscaloosa native Brian Robinson, Jr.

In a press release put out by the Metropolitan Police Department, it is said that a 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged with assault with intent to rob while armed.

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Metropolitan Police worked hand in hand with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives during the investigation and expressed its gratitude for the agency's assistance.

"At approximately 5:28 pm, the suspects approached the victim at the listed location. The suspects brandished handguns and attempted to rob the victim. During the robbery attempt, one of the suspects fired a handgun, striking the victim. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle without obtaining any property. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries," read the release.

The former Hillcrest High School star was leaving an eatery in the 1000 block of H Street North East at the time, a popular spot filled with local restaurants and bars.

MPD is still seeking the identity of two other suspects. One is the individual in the red shirt brandishing a hand gun in the video above. The other is the operator of the vehicle the suspects fled in.

Robinson missed weeks 1-4 after starting the season on the reserve/non-football injury list. He returned to action in week 5 against the Tennessee Titans. Since then, he has rushed for 175 yards and a touchdown, and usurped the starting running back role from Antonio Gibson, the NFL's sixth leading rusher last season.