A 17-year-old boy has been fatally shot in Northeast D.C., and the Metropolitan Police Department is on the case. On the evening of Friday, just after 7 p.m., Fifth District officers were called to the 600 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast, due to reports of gunfire. Arriving on the scene, they found the young male, identified as Jermaine Durbin, unresponsive with a critical gunshot injury.
Despite the arrival of DC Fire and EMS, Durbin's fate was sealed at the scene. Showing no signs consistent with life, the juvenile was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. The investigation has prompted the MPD to call upon the public for assistance. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for any information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case, as confirmed by a release on the Metropolitan Police Department's website.
Jermaine Durbin, a Northeast D.C. resident, now adds to the mounting tally of lives claimed by gun violence in the city. Officials urge those with any pertinent knowledge of the incident to refrain from taking any direct action, but instead contact the police at (202) 727-9099. Alternatively, tips can be text anonymously to the MPD's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411, ensuring to provide a community's opportunity for justice to step forward while maintaining personal safety.
Details of the investigation will continue to be updated as the MPD progresses in their pursuit of resolution to this devastating event. For the most current updates and information on how to submit tips, check out the Metropolitan Police Department release.
