WASHINGTON, D.C. – A woman’s shooting death in Southwest D.C. yesterday morning is currently under investigation by detectives from the Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department’s Homicide Branch. The incident occurred at the Unit block of Forrester Street.
Responding to reports of gunfire at about 2:26 am, officers reached the location. There, they found an adult female victim who had been shot. Despite their immediate efforts, the victim could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have confirmed the identity of the deceased as Ebone Lavender, a 42-year-old woman from Southwest DC. Police are actively seeking a dark-colored Jeep believed to be linked to the shooting incident.
If you are in possession of any information regarding this incident, please do not take action but reach out to the police at (202) 727-9099. Alternatively, you have the option to send a text tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.