Tragedy struck in Southeast DC when a fatal shooting claimed the life of 36-year-old David Washington. According to a press release issued by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), officers responded to a call at approximately 2:43 a.m. yesterday, inside a residence in the 2300 block of Marion Barry Avenue, Southeast. There, they discovered Washington unconscious and suffering from a gunshot wound.
The first responders, DC Fire and EMS, arrived quickly but were unable to revive Washington. He was pronounced dead at the scene, having been unable to show any signs that were consistent with life. As an investigation unfolds, details remain scarce, but the community is urged to come forward with any information. The MPD has put forth a reward of up to $25,000 for tips leading to an arrest and conviction related to the homicide.
With the victim now identified as a Southeast DC resident, the incident adds to the city's ongoing struggle with gun violence. The MPD has asked anyone with knowledge of the event to take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099, or to text their tip to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411, aiming to assure anonymity and encourage those with information to speak out.
