Man arrested after deadly shooting of NW DC dispensary employee during armed robbery

WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. man is facing charges for his involvement in a shooting during an armed robbery that killed an employee of a marijuana dispensary in late March, according to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials.

Officials said on March 27, two people showed handguns as they entered a dispensary in the 5100 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. The two people demanded property and money.

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The victims complied, and during the robbery, one of the suspects fired a shot, hitting an employee before taking money and fleeing the scene, officials said.

The employee - identified as Philip Prendergast, 41, of Silver Spring – was taken to a hospital where he later died, according to officials.

On Monday, May 6, Trenton Collins, 21, of Northwest was arrested and charged with murder, officials said.

A second suspect can be seen in the surveillance footage below:

Anyone with information is urged to call 202-727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.

A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case.