Izaiah Davon Huggans, 17, was shot and killed on February 4, 2025, in the 3500 block of 6th Street Southeast, Washington, D.C. Officers from the Seventh District and D.C. Fire and EMS responded after reports of gunshots at about 6:55 p.m.; Izaiah was found unconscious with gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene. Another juvenile was found nearby with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and taken to hospital.

A recent high school graduate of Friendship Collegiate Academy Public Charter School, Izaiah had already earned 23 college credits and certifications in First Aid and CPR through a program at Trinity Washington University. Known to family and friends as Zay, he made music, was a protective older brother, and is remembered for a big, infectious smile.

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the shooting as a homicide. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced; the investigation remains active. Does anyone in the community have information that could help investigators?