FATAL SHOOTING IN SOUTHEAST D.C.; MAN KILLED ON WHEELER ROAD
WASHINGTON, D.C. — MPD is investigating a fatal shooting in Southeast D.C. that left an adult male dead Thursday night.
The incident occurred on April 23, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m. in the 3300 block of Wheeler Road SE, where Seventh District officers responded to reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
🚑 DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene, and despite all lifesaving efforts, the victim was pronounced dead.
At this time, no suspect lookout has been released.
🕵️♂️ MPD Homicide detectives are handling the investigation as they work to determine what led up to the shooting.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation.
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