Document: Man Arrested in Homicide

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On Sept. 20, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested and charged 28-year-old Erin Sheffey with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in a homicide that occurred on Aug. 15, 2021, on the 2000 block of 16th Street, SE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located 32-year-old Kiwyon Maddox suffering from gunshot wounds. After all lifesaving efforts were made, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers also located two other adult male victims suffering from gunshot injuries. They were transported to a local hospital for the treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.