On Sunday morning, the Metropolitan Police Department responded to a shooting incident in Southeast D.C. According to MPD's official release, officers from the Sixth District arrived at the 1100 block of Chaplin Street, Southeast, around 3:28 a.m., following a report of gunfire. There, they discovered Marcus Kelly, a 42-year-old man from Upper Marlboro, MD, critically wounded from a gunshot. Despite attempts to save him, Kelly's injuries were fatal.
The search for the perpetrator is underway, with the MPD requesting assistance from the community. The police department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
The incident remains under investigation, and authorities are asking the public to come forward with any information. Anyone with knowledge of the crime is encouraged not to intervene directly but to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or send an anonymous tip via text to 50411.
