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.
- Man stabbed on Southeast DC street as police investigate
Naylor Road stabbing under investigation in DC
WASHINGTON, DC — A man was stabbed Tuesday evening in Southeast Washington, prompting a police investigation in the 2200 block of Naylor Road, officials confirmed.
The Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of a stabbing at the location and began an active investigation into the circumstances of the assault. The condition of the victim has not yet been released, and authorities have not provided details about a motive.
As of Tuesday night, there was no suspect description or lookout information provided. Police have not announced any arrests and have not said whether the attack appeared to be targeted or random.
Residents in the area were advised not to approach any potential suspects and to call 911 if they have any relevant information regarding the incident. The case is being tracked under Event #I20250487790.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police Department or submit tips anonymously.
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Key Points
- MPD is investigating a stabbing reported Tuesday in the 2200 block of Naylor Road SE
- No suspect information has been released and no arrests have been announced
- Residents are asked to avoid the area and call 911 with any tips related to the incident
- DC girl missing after vanishing from 6th Street
Search underway for missing 15-year-old girl last seen on 6th Street NW
WASHINGTON, DC – A citywide alert has been issued for a 15-year-old girl last seen early Monday morning in Northwest DC, as police continue their urgent search for the teen reported missing from the 1300 block of 6th Street NW.
Yeslin Aurora Velasquez was last seen at approximately 7:00 a.m. on September 29. She is described as a Hispanic female, 5’3” tall, weighing 110 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Her clothing description is unknown.
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case as a critical missing person. The search is being led by MPD’s Youth and Family Engagement Division.
Anyone with information that could assist in locating Yeslin is urged to contact the Youth and Family Engagement Division at 202-576-6768 or the Real Time Crime Center at 202-727-9099. Anonymous tips may also be sent by text to 50411.
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Key Points
- Yeslin Aurora Velasquez, 15, was last seen on the morning of September 29 on 6th Street NW
- She is described as 5’3”, 110 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes
- Anyone with information should contact police at 202-576-6768 or 202-727-9099, or text 50411
- Suspect wanted after entering car on Potomac Avenue
DC police search for suspect in Potomac Avenue car break-in
WASHINGTON, DC – Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect involved in an unlawful entry into a vehicle on Potomac Avenue SE earlier this month.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 16 in the unit block of Potomac Avenue, Southeast. The suspect allegedly entered a motor vehicle without permission. The full extent of what, if anything, was taken has not been released by the Metropolitan Police Department.
The case has been assigned CCN 25141954.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the MPD at 202-727-9099 or text tips to 50411.
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Key Points
- A suspect unlawfully entered a vehicle on Potomac Avenue SE on September 16
- Police are asking for public tips via phone or text
- The case number is CCN 25141954