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Maryland Man's Death Ruled Homicide Years After Fatal Shooting In DC Maryland Man's Death Ruled Homicide Years After Fatal Shooting In DC
Maryland Man's Death Ruled Homicide Years After Fatal Shooting In DC A death investigation has been launched by the Metropolitan Police Department months after a Maryland man died from his injuries from a shooting in Southeast DC in 2021. Camp Springs resident Tekoar Jennette, 47, has been identified by police as the person killed in a June 2021 shooting following an autopsy by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Maryland, which determined his cause of death was due to a gunshot wound and the manner was ruled a homicide. Shortly after 6 a.m. on Sunday, June 13, 2021, officers were called to the 4700 block of Benning Road SE, where there was a report …

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Metropolitan Police Searching For Suspect Who Fired Shots At Officers In Southeast DC Metropolitan Police Searching For Suspect Who Fired Shots At Officers In Southeast DC
Metropolitan Police Searching For Suspect Who Fired Shots At Officers In Southeast DC The gunman who opened fire at Metropolitan Police officers in Southeast DC remains at large hours after a shooting outside an area apartment building. Shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Friday night, officers responded to reports of gunshots that rang out in the 3400 block of 13th Place SE, prompting further investigation. Upon arrival at the building, acting MPD Chief Pamela Smith said that officers canvassed the area, and when they were searching the parking lot, a man wearing a white t-shirt, black pants, with long, shoulder-length hair, began firing at officers. The wanted suspect. Metrop…

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Police ID Man Found Shot To Death In Southeast DC Trash Can Police ID Man Found Shot To Death In Southeast DC Trash Can
Police ID Man Found Shot To Death In Southeast DC Trash Can The Metropolitan Police Department has released new details after human remains were found in a Southeast DC trash can. Kwame Keith, 25, who has no fixed address, has been identified by investigators as the previously unidentified man who was found in the 1800 block of Fairlawn Avenue SE riddled with gunshot wounds. Keith's body was found shortly after 7:35 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, police say. Following an autopsy by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, it was determined that the man's cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds and it was ruled a homicide. No information about a poss…

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Human Remains Found In Southeast DC Trash Can, Police Say Human Remains Found In Southeast DC Trash Can, Police Say
Human Remains Found In Southeast DC Trash Can, Police Say A probe has been launched by the Metropolitan Police Department after an unidentified body was found shot to death in a Southeast DC trash can, authorities say. Earlier this week, officials confirmed that the unidentified man was found in the 1800 block of Fairlawn Avenue SE suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The grisly discovery was made shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30. Following an autopsy by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, it was determined that the man's cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds and it was ruled a homicide. No additional information was prov…

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Loyalty Card Leads Police Straight To Man Convicted Of Liquor Store Shooting In DC: Feds Loyalty Card Leads Police Straight To Man Convicted Of Liquor Store Shooting In DC: Feds
Loyalty Card Leads Police Straight To Man Convicted Of Liquor Store Shooting In DC: Feds Loyalty cost a District man who was convicted of a Southeast DC shooting, federal authorities announced. Vincent James, 39, was convicted by a jury in DC Superior Court following a three-day trial after a shooting outside a Southeast DC liquor store in July 2020. Prosecutors say that at around 2 a.m. on July 30, 2020, James shot a complaining witness several times in the torso while in the parking lot of Spar Liquors on South Capitol Street SE. The victim collapsed at a nearby bus stop before being rushed to Washington Hospital Center, where he was treated for multiple gunshot wounds. Acc…

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Building Partially Collapses In Southeast DC Fire; Neighbors, Pets Displaced (VIDEO) Building Partially Collapses In Southeast DC Fire; Neighbors, Pets Displaced (VIDEO)
Building Partially Collapses In Southeast DC Fire; Neighbors, Pets Displaced (Video) There will be wide-ranging implications for residents in Southeast DC following a massive two-alarm fire on Sunday that led to a partial building collapsing.  On Sunday, Oct. 22, DC Fire and EMS crews were called to the 1900 block of 17th Street SE, where there was a fast-moving fire that tore through a home that was reportedly under construction in the area.  This was the rear of the building involved in the 2nd Alarm 1900 block 17th St SE shortly before it collapsed. #DCsBravest https://t.co/ixeoLW3HEi — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) October 23, 2023 Update 2 Alarm fire 1900 block …

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Hit-Run Driver Still At Large Months After Teen Killed In DC, Police Say Hit-Run Driver Still At Large Months After Teen Killed In DC, Police Say
Hit-Run Driver Still At Large Months After Teen Killed In DC, Police Say Recognize him?  The Metropolitan Police Department issued a fresh call for information as they continue to investigate a summertime hit-and-run that killed 19-year-old Northwest DC resident Madison Jones. Andre Maurice Johnson, 30, has been identified as a suspect who is wanted for second-degree murder following a fatal crash in Southeast DC in June. A new alert was issued by the department on Saturday morning as the search for the hit-and-run driver approaches its fifth month. The fatal incident was reported shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 8. Police say that a 2005 Ford…

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Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Two Injured In Southeast DC, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Two Injured In Southeast DC, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Two Injured In Southeast DC, Police Say (Developing) One person was shot by police and an officer was injured during an incident in Southeast DC late on Thursday afternoon, authorities confirmed. Shortly before 5 p.m. on Thursday, members of the Metropolitan Police Department were called to the 2800 block of Gainsville Street SE, where there was a report of an armed gunman in the area. #Incident: Just before 5 p.m., officers responded to the 2800 block of Gainsville Street, Southeast, for a report of a person with a gun. During the investigation, shots were fired at the officers. One officer sustained a gunshot wound. (1/2) — DC Police De…

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Gunman Indicted For Murder Of DC Man Near Nationals Park, Navy Yard Metro Station: Feds Gunman Indicted For Murder Of DC Man Near Nationals Park, Navy Yard Metro Station: Feds
Gunman Indicted For Murder Of DC Man Near Nationals Park, Navy Yard Metro Station: Feds Tyriq Williams is facing federal charges for his alleged role in the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Terry Clark in Southeast DC earlier this year. An indictment filed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia charges the 32-year-old Northwest DC resident with first-degree murder while armed for the fatal shooting of Clark outside the entrance to the Navy Yard Metro Station not far from Nationals Park, federal authorities announced on Wedneseday. According to the indictment, Williams and a woman exited a Green Line Metro train at the station on Saturday, Jan. 7 in the 1200 block of Ha…

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Shooting Suspect At Large After Teen Found Dead In Southeast DC: MPD Shooting Suspect At Large After Teen Found Dead In Southeast DC: MPD
Shooting Suspect At Large After Teen Found Dead In Southeast DC: MPD Recognize him?  The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to identify and locate a man wanted for his potential role in a fatal shooting that left a teenager dead in Southeast DC. Police say that late last month, officers were called to the 2300 block of Green Street SE, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they found 16-year-old Jamal Jones, who has no known address, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. On Saturday, Oct. 14, the department released photos and a video of …

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Maryland Man Accused Of Premeditated Double Murder, Assault In Southeast DC Maryland Man Accused Of Premeditated Double Murder, Assault In Southeast DC
Maryland Man Accused Of Premeditated Double Murder, Assault In Southeast DC Federal officials say that a Maryland man is behind bars for a double murder and shooting of a third victim in Southeast DC last year. Bowie resident Amarii Fontanelle, 20, is facing multiple counts of murder and other offenses after being indicted for the October 2022 killings of Reginald Cooper, Jr., and Davonte Berkley. Fontanelle was indicted this week by a grand jury in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia after he led his victims to their deaths, US Attorney Matthew Graves announced on Friday. According to the indictment, on Oct. 17, 2022, Cooper and Berkley, both 19, drove…

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Fast-Moving Fire Reaches Roof Of Building In Southeast DC (PHOTOS) Fast-Moving Fire Reaches Roof Of Building In Southeast DC (PHOTOS)
Fast-Moving Fire Reaches Roof Of Building In Southeast DC (Photos) Smoke and fire quickly spread through a building in Southeast DC on Thursday afternoon, though crews were able to quickly corral the flames. At around 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, DC Fire and EMS personnel were working in the 300 block of 11th Street SE when a fire broke out in a first floor trash chute of a three-story mixed-use apartment building. Working Fire 300 block 11th St SE. Fire originated lower level in trash chute and extended to roof of 3 story apartment building with store on first floor. Hose lines in place attacking fire on all levels. All visible fire extinguished. Checking f…

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