The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that took place in Congress Heights, an incident that has shaken the Southeast community. Last Friday, April 18, Seventh District officers were called to the scene in the 1300 block of Savannah Place, Southeast, around 12:24 p.m. following a report of a shooting. According to details provided in a press release by the MPD, upon their arrival, they found an adult male victim lying unconscious and not breathing.
The shooting left an 18-year-old, known as Christopher Daniels from Southeast, D.C., dead on arrival, having been located at the rear of the 1300 block of Congress Street, Southeast. After DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services made attempts to save his life, all efforts were eventually unsuccessful, and Daniels was pronounced dead at the scene. Regarding the incident, two other victims, an adult male and a juvenile male, took themselves to area hospitals suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.
As investigators seek answers, the police urge the community to come forward with any information they might hold. The MPD, in hopes of drawing out crucial witness accounts or leads that may aid in bringing the offender or offenders to justice, is offering a reward. The department has announced up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case.
While the search for answers continues, the community is grappling with the reality of yet another violent act that has cut a life short and thrown families into mourning. "Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police," the MPD stated, stressing the importance of not intervening but rather safely reporting any insights. Tips can be called into the police at (202) 727-9099 or sent via text message to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
