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 found shot to death on R Street
59-year-old victim killed in late-night shooting
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 59-year-old man was found fatally shot on a Northwest DC street Tuesday night, and homicide detectives are searching for the person responsible.
The Metropolitan Police Department said officers responded at approximately 10:48 p.m. Aug. 4 to the 800 block of R Street, Northwest DC, after receiving reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found an adult man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
DC Fire and EMS personnel responded and pronounced the man dead at the scene after determining there were no signs consistent with life.
Police identified the victim as 59-year-old Robert Eugene Bland Jr. of Northwest DC.
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the shooting as a homicide.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411.
MPD is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the homicide.
Key Points
- A 59-year-old man was fatally shot in Northwest DC Tuesday night.
- Police identified the victim as Robert Eugene Bland Jr.
- MPD is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
- Police investigate fatal shooting of 17-year-old in Northwest DC
17-year-old victim identified as police offer $25K reward
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 17-year-old who was critically wounded in a shooting in Northwest DC has died, and the case is now being investigated as a homicide.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded at approximately 12:09 a.m. on July 23 to the 2900 block of 1st Street, Northwest DC, after receiving reports of a shooting.
Officers found the teenage victim unconscious and not breathing with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police identified the victim as 17-year-old Makai Smith of Northeast DC. He died at the hospital on Aug. 2 despite lifesaving efforts.
The Metropolitan Police Department is continuing its homicide investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411.
MPD is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Key Points
- A 17-year-old died after a shooting in Northwest DC.
- Police identified the victim as Makai Smith of Northeast DC.
- MPD is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
- Police release video after gun pulled during Southeast DC argument
Surveillance video released in search for armed suspect
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A verbal argument in Southeast DC escalated when one of the people involved allegedly pulled a handgun and pointed it at the victim before fleeing, prompting police to release surveillance video of a suspect.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 6:11 p.m. on July 2 in the 2400 block of Savannah Street, Southeast DC.
youtube.com/watch?v=Js7tx5P-xFM&time_continue=0&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fmpdc.dc.gov%2FPolice said the suspects and the victim became involved in a verbal dispute when one of the suspects allegedly brandished a handgun and pointed it at the victim.
The suspects fled the area before officers arrived.
Investigators have released surveillance video showing one of the suspects and are asking for the public’s help identifying the individual.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411.
The department is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this violent crime.
Key Points
- Police are searching for a suspect accused of pointing a handgun during an argument in Southeast DC.
- The incident happened July 2 in the 2400 block of Savannah Street.
- MPD released surveillance video and is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information.
