Earl Levi Pinkney Jr., 48, was shot and killed in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 18, 2026. At about 1:22 a.m. officers from the Sixth District of the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 5100 block of Sheriff Road NE in Washington, D.C., and found Mr. Pinkney unconscious with multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.

The Homicide Branch opened an immediate investigation, canvassing the area for evidence and potential witnesses. Authorities have not released a motive or other details about what led to the shooting. No arrests have been announced, and the department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about Earl Levi Pinkney Jr.’s death, contact the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch.