A midday shooting on New Year’s Eve, 2025, left one man dead and another critically wounded in Southeast Washington, D.C. Officers from the Sixth District responded about 1:02 p.m. to the 200 block of 37th Street SE, where they found 31-year-old Darnell Bassett of Northeast, D.C., and another adult male with gunshot wounds behind a building. Both were taken to hospitals; Bassett died despite life-saving efforts and the second victim remained in critical, life-threatening condition.

The Metropolitan Police Department says the suspects were seen leaving in a black Honda sedan with Virginia plates and that the vehicle was occupied by at least two people. No arrests have been announced and the motive remains under investigation. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to arrest and conviction.

Anyone who saw the shooting, the vehicle, or who has other information is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department.