Donald Hawkins, a 46-year-old Black man from Northeast Washington, D.C., was found with gunshot wounds in Anacostia Park on the evening of July 4, 2024. The discovery in the 1500 block of Anacostia Drive, Southeast, was reported at about 8:46 p.m. after members of the United States Park Police were flagged down. Emergency medical personnel pronounced Hawkins dead at the scene after finding no signs of life.

The Metropolitan Police Department has opened a homicide investigation. No arrests have been announced and authorities have not released any information about a suspect or suspects. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone was in or near Anacostia Park that evening or has information about this shooting, please contact the detectives handling the case.