Marion Rodgers III, 41, was shot and killed in Southeast Washington, D.C., on June 9, 2026. At about 3:09 p.m. that Tuesday, officers on patrol in the Seventh District responded to gunfire on the 600 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast. D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services pronounced Rodgers dead at the scene.

The Metropolitan Police Department has opened a homicide investigation and asked the public for help. Authorities are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. No suspects or arrests have been announced and a motive has not been released.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could assist the investigation, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department.