The Metropolitan Police Department is piecing together the details of a homicide that occurred in the Northeast quadrant of the city, marking another violent incident in the nation's capital. According to official statements released by the MPD, the fatal shooting took place on the 900 block of 7th Street, Northeast, a stretch of road that's no stranger to the locals.
On Tuesday, October 8, at approximately 1:22 p.m., emergency calls drew officers from the Fifth District to the shooting scene, where they found Delonte Smith, a 39-year-old man from Southwest, D.C., suffering from critical gunshot wounds, despite the quick response of DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services their combined efforts were unable to save Smith who was pronounced dead right where he fell. The search for the shooter, or shooters, remains in full gear as detectives hunt for leads.
The loss of Delonte Smith is a grim addition to the tally of lives claimed by gun violence in the city. The police urge anyone with information to come forward, reminding the public of the standing $25,000 reward for tips that lead to an arrest and conviction in homicide cases. Knowledge bearers are encouraged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or send an anonymous text to the TEXT TIP LINE at 50411, where their information might not just bring closure to a grieving family but also help stem the tide of violence.
