Gunfire rattled a Barry Farm block Wednesday evening when a man was found unconscious and later died after a shooting on the 2300 block of Pitts Place SE in Southeast Washington. Officers arrived to find the victim not breathing. DC Fire and EMS tried lifesaving measures, but he was pronounced dead a short time later. Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department have opened a homicide investigation.
Officers Respond, Homicide Probe Begins
Around 7:45 p.m., officers were called to reports of shots fired on the 2300 block of Pitts Place SE. When they got there, they found a man down, unconscious and not breathing. Despite emergency crews’ efforts, he did not survive. Detectives have now taken over the case and are treating it as a homicide. As reported by WJLA, police have not released any details about a suspect.
Detectives Ask for Tips
MPD’s Homicide Branch is leading the investigation and is asking anyone with information or video from the area to come forward. Tipsters can call 202-727-9099 or text 50411, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Officers have not provided a suspect description and say the case remains very much active. Authorities also warned residents not to confront anyone they believe may be involved and instead to contact investigators.
Pitts Place’s Recent History
The 2300 block of Pitts Place is no stranger to police tape. In recent years it has seen several violent incidents, including a high-profile fatal shooting in May 2025 that triggered a citywide search for a suspect. That killing, along with other shootings in the corridor, has helped fuel ongoing debates over public safety and redevelopment in the Anacostia and Barry Farm area, as reported by The Washington Post. Neighbors and community advocates say the pattern has kept pressure on city officials to deliver more resources.
Local Reaction
Residents and advocacy groups in Barry Farm say another deadly shooting on a residential block is exactly what they have been afraid of, and they are renewing calls for more resources and community programs. Past coverage has highlighted safety concerns tied to redevelopment and the need for youth services in the corridor, which residents say shapes how they process each new act of violence.
As of Wednesday night, police had not released any suspect information. Anyone with tips or footage is urged to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or text 50411. Family members and nearby residents did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
