WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department’s Homicide Branch is conducting an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred in Southeast D.C. on Sunday night.
The incident took place around 11:00 p.m. in the 3000 block of Martin Luther King Jr Avenue. Officers, who were nearby at the time of the incident, reported hearing gunshots and observed a vehicle speeding away from the scene. They located the vehicle shortly thereafter, along with a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was quickly transported to a local hospital, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries.
The deceased has been identified as 26-year-old Dionte Claytor, a resident of Southeast D.C. The police are seeking assistance from the public in gathering information about this case. Anyone with knowledge of the incident is encouraged to contact the police at 202-727-9099. For those wishing to provide information anonymously, the department’s TEXT TIP LINE is available by texting to 50411.