WASHINGTON, DC – The D.C. Police Metro Department is currently conducting an in-depth investigation into a fatal shooting that happened in Southeast Washington, D.C. The incident took place on Tuesday night.
The sequence of events unfolded around 9 p.m. when the police were alerted to a shooting incident on the 3000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Upon their arrival, officers discovered a male individual inside a business, suffering from severe gunshot wounds. Despite immediate efforts to provide aid, the victim was transported to a local hospital, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries.
The victim has been identified as Raymond Leon Ballard, a 59-year-old resident of Southeast, D.C. As the investigation intensified, detectives managed to secure footage from a nearby surveillance camera that captured the suspect vehicle. In addition to this crucial piece of evidence, a stock image of the vehicle has also been made available to assist in the ongoing investigation.
Police are actively seeking information from the public regarding this case. They urge anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward and contact the police at 202-727-9099. The department has provided a TEXT TIP LINE for those wishing to provide information anonymously. Confidential tips can be sent via text message to 50411