WASHINGTON, DC — The D.C. Metro Police Department’s Homicide Branch is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Southeast Washington, D.C., which tragically ended the life of a 38-year-old man from Northeast D.C. Saturday morning.
At around 3:08 a.m., police officers rushed to the 3500 block of Stanton Road near the Maryland border following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite their efforts, the victim, later identified as James Deale, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
This incident has sparked a thorough investigation as authorities work to unravel the circumstances surrounding Deale’s death. The police are urging anyone with information about this case to come forward and contact them at 202-727-9099. For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted via text message to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.