On the afternoon of December 23, 2019, 27-year-old Tyshaun Turner was fatally shot in the 4200 block of 4th Street SE in Washington, D.C. The shooting happened at about 4:18 p.m. in front of his apartment building; another person suffered non-life-threatening injuries and both victims were taken to a local hospital where Turner succumbed to his wounds.

Turner was a native of Washington, D.C., lived in Ward 8, and worked as a solar installer for New Columbia Solar after joining through the Grid Alternatives Solar Works program. He was active in advocating for renewable-energy jobs in Wards 7 and 8 and had testified before the D.C. City Council in support of the Clean Energy DC Act.

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating and has offered a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. If anyone knew Tyshaun or has information about the shooting, please come forward to authorities.