March Statistics Show Four Homicides With One Arrest

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According to D.C. Witness data, as of April 7, there were four homicide incidents and four homicide victims in the District in March. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has announced one arrest made in relation to the murders that occurred during the month.

According to MPD documents, the evening of March 13, officers responded to an establishment located in the 5000 block of Benning Road, SE, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 33-year-old Darius Young inside, suffering from gunshot wounds. Young was transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was later pronounced dead.

Officers conducted an investigation where they were able to locate and arrest 37-year-old Cornell Day for his alleged involvement in Young’s death. Day is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed.

MPD also reported that another homicide occurred on March 16, with officers responding to the 1100 block of Chaplin Street, SE, for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located Marcus Kelly, 42, suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. Kelly was pronounced dead on scene despite life-saving efforts. According to MPD documents, no arrests have been made.

Likewise, on March 18, according to MPD documents, 39-year-old Derrick Howard was shot and killed in the 3000 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE. This case also remains under investigation.

According to MPD documents, on March 29, officers responded to the 3300 block of 10th Place, SE, for a report of a shooting. 18-year-old Jose Walters was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. No arrests have been made.

MPD is currently offering a reward for information on the unsolved cases.