Document: Police-Involved Shooting in Brentwood

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The Metropolitan Police Department’s Internal Affairs unit is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on the 2300 block of 15th Street, NE on May 9.

According to a press release, an off duty MPD officer discharged his firearm striking D’Quan Young, 24. Young died later at a local hospital. The officer has been placed on administrative leave.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (202) 727-9099. Anonymous tips can also be sent, via text message, to the MPD’s text tip line, 50411.


Caption: A weapon that was found on the scene.