Shortly before 1 a.m. on May 2, 2026, officers responded to the 2700 block of Langston Place, Southeast, Washington, D.C., after reports of a shooting. They found 35-year-old John Allen Williams III unconscious and not breathing with multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel pronounced Williams dead at the scene.

The Metropolitan Police Department launched a homicide investigation, cordoning the area, canvassing for evidence and seeking witnesses. No motive or suspect information was released in the initial stages, and as of the latest reports no arrests have been made. A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone saw or heard anything in the area around Langston Place that night, or has information about John Allen Williams III’s death, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department.