Deadly fight on I Street leaves DC man dead as homicide probe begins
Washington, DC — A street fight in Southwest D.C. turned fatal Wednesday night, leaving a 29-year-old man dead after suffering a serious injury.
The incident unfolded around 8:52 p.m. in the 400 block of I Street Southwest, where members of the National Guard observed a group of males fighting and alerted police.
Responding officers found an adult male with an injury to his abdomen. DC Fire and EMS transported him to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The victim has been identified as Keon Jones, 29, of Southwest D.C.
No arrests have been announced as investigators work to determine what led to the fatal encounter.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact authorities at (202) 727-9099 or submit tips via text to 50411. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Key Points
- 29-year-old Keon Jones killed after fight in Southwest DC
- Victim suffered fatal abdominal injury
- Investigation ongoing with reward offered for information