Louloni Jordan, 23, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of August 23, 2024, in Northwest Washington, D.C. Officers near the 700 block of Florida Avenue NW heard gunfire at about 12:17 a.m.; when they arrived they found evidence of a shooting but no victim at the scene. Jordan was later located at a local hospital with gunshot wounds and died despite medical efforts. Reports say she had been out with a friend celebrating his birthday and is believed to have been struck while inside her car during a dispute in the area; the friend reportedly drove her to the hospital.

Family members remember Jordan as bubbly and full of plans, including hopes of getting her own home. Her mother, Tonya Jordan, keeps Louloni’s journal; her grandmother, Elanie Jordan, has recalled their last hug days before the shooting. Vigils drew scores of mourners, and her twin sister, a Capitol Heights police officer, has joined public pleas for an end to gun violence.

The Metropolitan Police Department continues to investigate. No suspects or arrests have been announced, and a reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction. If anyone has information about what happened that night, please come forward.