Jamari Millet, 22, was shot in the early evening of July 28, 2026, on the 6200 block of Dix Street NE, near the District’s border with Prince George’s County. Officers found him unconscious but breathing with life-threatening gunshot wounds; he was taken to a hospital and died on July 31, 2026, after several days of treatment.

Family described Millet as a devoted father of two, a loyal friend, and an amazing son. His mother, Shawnice Millet, set up a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses and support his children. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the death as a homicide; no arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified.

Police have offered up to a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. If anyone has information about the shooting, please share it with the Metropolitan Police Department.