The Metropolitan Police Department is scrutinizing the details of a recent homicide in Northwest Washington, D.C., where a 38-year-old man was fatally shot this past Monday. According to an official statement from the MPD, at about 9:57 pm, officers rushed to the 1300 block of Otis Place Northwest following reports of gunfire. They found Cordarall Allen Horne, an adult male, unresponsive and suffering from gunshot wounds.
First responders from D.C. Fire and EMS joined soon after, but their attempts to save Horne were in vain - he was declared deceased at the scene. His body was then moved to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy to ascertain the cause of death, as the incident is being investigated as a homicide. Horne was a resident of the Northwest.
Authorities are now extending a plea to the public for information about the shooting. There is an emphasis on those who might suspect they know something to stay clear of confronting or approaching individuals related to the incident, but rather to reach out to the police. A reward of up to $25,000 stands for any tip that leads to the arrest and conviction of the culpable party or parties. Tips can be communicated through a call to (202) 727-9099, or anonymously, by texting the police department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
The loss has echoed through the community, making clear both the urgency and importance of public assistance in these investigations. The Metro Police encourage anyone with potential leads to help piece together the events that led to Horne's untimely death. The full details of the incident are still under investigation, and the MPD continues to update as more information becomes available.
