Young Man Fatally Shot in D.C. Residence

Young Man Fatally Shot in D.C. Residence
File Photo: Crime Scene Tape, Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A fatal shooting in Southeast D.C. has claimed the life of a young man, prompting an investigation by the D.C. Metro Police Department’s Homicide Branch.

The incident occurred late yesterday afternoon, around 5:12 p.m., in the 2400 block of S Street. Police, responding to a report of a shooting, discovered a man inside a residence with gunshot wounds. Tragically, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Javonni Anthony Coleman, a resident of Southeast D.C.

Police are actively seeking information related to this case. They encourage anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact them at 202-727-9099. For those wishing to provide information anonymously, texts can be sent to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.