The Metropolitan Police Department is searching for a suspect connected to a fatal shooting in Southeast D.C. and is seeking the public's assistance. The shooting, which occurred on May 22, led to the death of 35-year-old William Spriggs, who was from the Northwest area of the city.
According to police reports, officers responded to the 4800 block of Alabama Avenue after receiving reports of gunshots around 10:45 p.m. Upon arrival, they found Spriggs with gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services arrived quickly, but unfortunately, Spriggs was pronounced dead at the scene, showing no signs of life.
The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Darvin Banks of Southeast D.C., is wanted on a DC Superior Court arrest warrant for First Degree Murder while Armed (Premeditated). The police department is reaching out through various channels, urging anyone with information about Bank's whereabouts to come forward. A substantial reward of up to $25,000 is offered for details that lead to an arrest and conviction in the case.
Anyone with information about Banks or the incident is encouraged to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099. Tips can also be sent anonymously via text to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
