Young man gunned down in midnight ambush on Dix Street

A deadly burst of gunfire leaves a young man dead on a quiet D.C. street.
Young man gunned down in midnight ambush on Dix Street
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 23-year-old Maryland man was found shot to death just after midnight Sunday on a residential block in Northeast D.C., authorities confirmed.


Key Points

  • 23-year-old DeSean Mackall fatally shot on Dix Street in Northeast D.C.
  • Victim was found unconscious and pronounced dead at the scene
  • Police offering $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest

The incident unfolded around 12:43 a.m. on the 4200 block of Dix Street, where officers found the victim, later identified as DeSean Mackall of Temple Hills, Maryland, unresponsive and suffering from gunshot wounds.

Emergency medical crews arrived on the scene, but after attempting lifesaving efforts, Mackall was declared dead at the location.

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Temple Hills resident slain in D.C. street shooting



Police have not yet released information regarding a suspect or motive. The area was briefly cordoned off as crime scene investigators processed evidence and canvassed the neighborhood for witnesses or surveillance footage.

The shooting adds to a growing number of violent incidents in the District this year. Officials have continued urging residents to report any knowledge of the crime through confidential tip lines.

Reward offered in ongoing homicide probe

A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered to anyone with information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case. Tips can be sent via the police department’s confidential text line at 50411 or by calling (202) 727-9099.

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