The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that took the life of a man in Southeast Washington, D.C. The incident occurred on Sunday when police found 37-year-old William Williams with gunshot wounds in a residential building on the 2900 block of Knox Place.
Responding officers from the Seventh District arrived at the scene around 10 p.m., after receiving reports of the shooting. DC Fire and EMS personnel provided life-saving measures at the scene, however, despite these efforts Williams was pronounced dead. Williams, who was a resident of Southeast, has become yet another statistic in the city's ongoing struggle with gun violence.
The Metropolitan Police Department has not yet provided information regarding a suspect or motive for the shooting. They urge anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact them directly at (202) 727-9099 or to send a tip via their text tip line at 50411. In a statement intended to encourage public cooperation, the MPD has announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible.
