A 32-year-old man was found dead on a Northeast Washington street on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 28, 2024. At about 3:15 p.m., officers responded to the 3200 block of 9th Street NE and discovered Ronald Williams unconscious; he was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy later determined that Williams died from a gunshot wound and the death was ruled a homicide.

The Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch is investigating. No suspects or motive have been publicly identified, and authorities have offered a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. If anyone saw activity in the area that afternoon or has information about Ronald Williams, please contact the MPD Homicide Branch.