The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Dec. 30 on the 1800 block of Benning Road, Northeast. The victim, identified as 31-year-old Damion Hill, was found unconscious with gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene.
DOCUMENT: MPD Investigating Fatal Highway Crash
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal single-car crash that occurred on Dec. 12 on Interstate 295. The incident involved a blue Chevrolet Camaro that swerved off the road and rolled over, resulting in the death of 22-year-old, Nehemiah Edison, from Falls Church, VA.
Document: MPD Searching for Southwest Robbery Suspect
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are seeking assistance in locating a suspect involved in a robbery that occurred on Jan. 15 in the 900 block of 4th Street, SW. The suspect approached the victim, demanded property, and fled the scene. Surveillance footage captured the suspect, and the MPD is requesting public help in identifying the individual.
Judge Revokes Shooting Defendant’s Probation Due to Non-Compliance
DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro revoked a shooting defendant’s probation due to non-compliance on Jan. 30, netting him one day of jail time.
On March 29, 2023, James Young, 55, pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and carrying a pistol without a license outside home or place of business for his involvement in a robbery turned shooting at the WAWA store on the 1200 block of Wisconsin Ave, NW on Aug. 30, 2022. No injuries were reported.
On June 15, 2023, DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan sentenced Young to 22 months of incarceration, with all but 14 months suspended, for the attempted robbery, and 24 months, with all but 14 suspended, for carrying a pistol without a license.
Judge Di Toro previously re-sentenced Young in October 2024, due to multiple reports of non-compliance during the probation period.
During the hearing, the prosecution requested another revocation of probation which was supported by the same recommendation from Young’s probation officer. Young’s attorney, Joseph Fay, suggested imposing backup time – giving credit for the amount of time a defendant remains detained prior to their trial or conviction.
Judge Di Toro agreed and re-sentenced Young to 212 days of jail, with all but one suspended.
No further dates were set.
MPD Arrests a Suspect in an Attempted Armed Carjacking
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 35-year-old Tamika Burriss of Hyattsville, MD, for an attempted armed carjacking that occurred on Feb 17, 2024, in the 100 block of Kennedy Street, NW. Burriss allegedly entered a vehicle, threatened the victim with a knife, and demanded they exit, resulting in a minor injury to the victim before fleeing the scene.
Document: MPD Searching for Southeast Shooting Suspect
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are seeking assistance in locating a suspect involved in a shooting on Dec 1 in the 2400 block of 15th Place, Southeast. An adult male victim was found with non-life-threatening injuries and transported to a hospital. Surveillance footage of the suspect is available, and the community is urged to help identify the individual.
DOCUMENT: Arrest Made in East Capitol Street Shooting
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an arrest in connection with a shooting that occurred on Nov. 22 on East Capitol Street, Northeast. A 15-year-old male was injured in the incident and sought help at Eastern High School. A 17-year-old male was arrested on Jan. 8 in Prince George’s County, alleged to be involved in the shooting.
Document: MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, January 20, 2025, to Monday, January 27, 2025
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the recovery of 31 illegal firearms in Washington, D.C., from Jan 20. to Jan 27. Arrests included individuals such as 26-year-old Tey-John Miles for possession of a “Ghost Gun” and 53-year-old Melinda Fendell for possession of a Ruger 357. The MPD continues to work with specialized units and community members to remove illegal firearms and reduce crime in the district.
DOCUMENT: MPD Investigating Maryland Avenue Carjacking
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a carjacking incident that occurred on Dec 30 on the 1500 block of Maryland Avenue, Northeast. A suspect attacked the victim, forcing him off his moped before fleeing the scene. Surveillance cameras captured images of the suspect and the stolen moped.
Document: MPD Investigating Northeast Fatal Stabbing
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred on Dec. 31 in Northeast, Washington, D.C. The victim, identified as 24-year-old Joziah Thurman, succumbed to his injuries after seeking help at the Sixth District police station. The incident was determined to have taken place inside a residence on the 800 block of 49th Street, Northeast.
Case Acquitted: Opening Statements in Homicide Trial Link Crime to Neighborhood Crew Rivalry
Editor’s note: Aaron Murchison was acquitted of all charges by a jury on Feb. 11, 2025.
Parties gave opening statements on Jan. 29 before DC Superior Court Judge Dana Dayson in a murder that prosecutors say was a chapter in a longstanding feud between two crews from rival neighborhoods.
Aaron Murchison, 28, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Jamontate Brown, 32, on Oct. 16, 2022, on the 2500 block of Pomeroy Road, SE.
The prosecution stated that Murchison’s killed Brown as part of a rivalry, or “beef,” in that Murchison self-identifies as “DF,” a member of a crew said to commit crimes in the Wellington Park neighborhood, and that Brown was involved in the opposing Stanton Oaks crew.
According to court documents, Brown sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was found on a sidewalk lying on his back with his hands above his head. There was a handgun found on the victim.
Prosecutors say Brown came to Wellington Park to cause havoc by shooting into a lot where crew members parked their cars as part of an ongoing conflict. They argued that’s why Murchison “left the safety of the apartment” and was ready to shoot back when Brown opened fire into the neighborhood.
Kevann Gardner, Murchison’s attorney, rebutted that Brown was responsible for what happened that night – arguing that Brown decided to “commit a mass shooting” the day of the incident.
Gardner claimed that Murchison left the apartment because he was worried about his friends, family, and loved ones in the neighborhood, but didn’t have a firearm or shoot anyone.
Further, Gardner insisted there is no DNA or fingerprint evidence that ties Murchison to Brown’s death.
A detective from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) testified that in her experience patrolling local neighborhoods many in the area have ongoing “beefs,” or issues, with each other, including Wellington Park and Stanton Oaks.
The trial will resume on Jan. 30.
DOCUMENT: MPD Seeking Suspect in Southeast Shooting
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are seeking assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a shooting on Dec. 28 on the 2400 block of Elvans Road, Southeast. An adult male victim was found with non-life-threatening injuries and transported to a hospital. The suspect was captured on surveillance footage, and the MPD is urging anyone with information to come forward.
DOCUMENT: Suspect Arrested in an Attempted Stabbing
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 26-year-old Warran Welcome in connection with an attempted stabbing incident on Jan 1. Welcome allegedly attempted to stab two employees at a business on the 1700 block of Corcoran St, NW, after being asked to leave the premises. Fortunately, neither employee was injured, and Welcome has been charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife).
Document: MPD Searching for Suspect in an Unarmed Carjacking
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are seeking assistance in locating a suspect involved in an unarmed carjacking that took place on Nov. 18 on the 1900 block of 14th Street, Northwest. The suspect allegedly pushed the victim and stole their vehicle, though the victim was unharmed. Surveillance footage of the suspect is available to aid in identification.
DOCUMENT: MPD Seeking Suspects in Northwest Carjacking
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are seeking suspects involved in an unarmed carjacking incident that occurred on Dec 26 in the 1300 block of R Street, Northwest. The victim was assaulted while unloading items from his vehicle, and the suspects attempted but failed to steal the vehicle before fleeing on foot. Surveillance footage of the suspects is available, and the MPD is requesting public assistance in identifying them.