Willie Washington was 23 when he was shot on November 14, 2016, in the 4300 block of 3rd Street SE in Washington, D.C. Police responded around 11:08 PM and found him with at least one gunshot wound; he was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead. The Metropolitan Police Department ruled the death a homicide and opened an investigation.

Immediately after the shooting no suspects or motive had been identified. The MPD appealed to the public for help and offered a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. The investigation into what happened that night remains ongoing.

If anyone has information about Willie Washington, his movements that evening, or the shooting on 3rd Street SE, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department.