Washington, D.C. – A deadly shooting in Southeast D.C. has resulted in one fatality and left another man wounded. The incident occurred late yesterday afternoon, causing immediate response from the D.C. Metro Police Department.
Officers from the Sixth District were dispatched to the 5000 block of C Street at around 4:22 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered two men suffering from gunshot injuries. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was rushed to a nearby hospital with injuries deemed non-life-threatening.
The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Rasheem Bankins from Temple Hills, Maryland.
Police are actively seeking information from the public to aid in the investigation. Individuals with relevant information are encouraged to contact the police at 202-727-9099 or submit tips anonymously by texting 50411 to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE.