Fatal Shooting Claims the Life of 28-Year-Old in Southeast D.C.

Fatal Shooting Claims the Life of 28-Year-Old in Southeast D.C.
File Photo: Crime Scene Tape, Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – 28-year-old Joshua White of D.C. was shot and killed Tuesday evening in Southeast D.C. The incident happened at the 4700 Block of South Capitol Street.

Shortly before 7 pm, officers from the Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department were in the vicinity of the shooting and responded to the sounds of gunshots. When police arrived at the location, they discovered White suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

A vehicle of interest in the gas station incident is a black Honda that was observed leaving the scene. As of now, no further details regarding the suspect are known.

If you have any information about this shooting, please take no action but call the police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. This case remains under investigation.