WASHINGTON, D.C. – A juvenile male, later identified as 16-year-old Devon Sharp of Northwest D.C., succumbed to gunshot injuries on Monday following an incident over the weekend.
On Saturday, at around 3:28 AM, officers from the Third District of the D.C. Metro Police Department were dispatched to the 1200 block of V Street following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered Sharp with a gunshot wound. He was quickly transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Unfortunately, Sharp passed away on Monday due to his injuries. The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact them at 202-727-9099. Tips can also be sent anonymously via text to the TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
- Teenage boy and eight others shot in overnight gunfire incidents kicking off Mother’s Day in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A violent start to Mother’s Day unfolded across the District early Sunday as four separate shootings left at least nine people injured, including a teenage boy, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
The latest incident occurred just before 3 a.m. near the intersection of 9th and U streets NW. Officers already on patrol reported hearing gunfire in the 1900 block of 9th Street. Responding to the shots, police discovered three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds: a 17-year-old male and two adult men.
Emergency crews transported the victims to nearby hospitals. Police said the teenager sustained serious injuries, while the adult males were treated for injuries considered not life-threatening. Authorities have not disclosed whether the three victims knew one another.
No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and suspect information remains unavailable as detectives continue their investigation.
According to police, the 9th Street shooting was the last of four separate gunfire incidents across the city between midnight and early morning hours.
Multiple shootings investigated across the city
Two shootings took place around midnight in different parts of the city, leaving four people wounded. Another shooting was reported around 3:30 a.m. along H Street NW, where two individuals were also struck by gunfire. Details of the circumstances and victim identities in those cases have not been released.
Authorities have not said whether any of the shootings are connected. Investigators from multiple precincts remain on scene and are collecting surveillance footage and witness statements.
The series of shootings comes as D.C. officials continue to address concerns over rising gun violence in parts of the city.
As of Sunday morning, all incidents remain under active investigation.
- Police searching for missing child last seen near DC park
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 12-year-old girl has been reported missing after she was last seen Wednesday afternoon near the 3600 block of Ely Place SE, and efforts are now focused on ensuring her safe return.
Samiyah Ellis was last seen around 3:15 p.m. on May 7 and was reported missing the following day, May 8. Her family and community members are deeply concerned as the search for the missing child continues.
She is described as a Black female, standing 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing approximately 130 pounds, with long black and red dreadlocks and brown eyes. Her clothing at the time of her disappearance is unknown.
The case is currently being investigated by the Youth and Family Engagement Division. Anyone with information is urged to contact (202) 576-6768 or the Real Time Crime Center at (202) 727-9099. Anonymous tips may also be sent via text to 50411.
Officials are asking the public to remain alert and report any sightings to assist in bringing Samiyah home safely.
- Fatal stabbing in Dupont Circle leads to murder charge
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 46-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred in Dupont Circle late last year, the Metropolitan Police Department announced Thursday.
Donald Shields, a resident of Northwest D.C., was taken into custody on May 8 and charged with second-degree murder while armed in the death of 36-year-old Dominique Ratiff.
The incident took place on December 30, 2024, shortly before 4 p.m., when officers responded to reports of a stabbing in the Dupont Circle area. Police and DC Fire and EMS found Ratiff unconscious and suffering from a stab wound. He was transported to a hospital but died from his injuries despite emergency medical efforts.
Arrest made months after deadly Dupont Circle attack
The arrest followed months of investigation by homicide detectives, who worked to identify and locate the suspect. Details regarding the motive or whether the victim and suspect knew each other have not been released.
Shields was apprehended pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant. The case remains under active investigation.
Police are urging anyone with additional information related to the case to contact MPD as they continue to review the circumstances surrounding the fatal encounter.
