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Gunfire Terror on Shipley Terrace: Man Left Clinging to Life in Southeast D.C.

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Published on April 27, 2026
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A Sunday evening shooting in Southeast D.C.’s Shipley Terrace neighborhood left a man in critical condition after officers found him not breathing with multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a trauma center for treatment, and authorities have not released his name or updated his condition.

According to WJLA, Metropolitan Police Department officers were called around 5:21 p.m. to the 2700 block of Shipley Terrace SE after reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found the victim unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators said two male suspects, both wearing all-black clothing, were last seen leaving the area. No arrests have been announced.

How to help

Police are asking anyone with information to call 202-727-9099 or text tips to 50411, as reported by DC News Now. Tip line details and online reporting options are also listed on the Metropolitan Police Department website.

Shipley Terrace history

Shipley Terrace has seen deadly violence before; a fatal shooting in July 2024 led police to offer a reward for information. Investigators did not provide further details about Sunday’s shooting, and anyone with tips is again urged to contact police.