A late‑night shooting on Valentine’s Day left one man dead and two others critically wounded in Northeast Washington, D.C. At about 9:40 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, gunfire erupted in the 1700 block of North Capitol Street. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District found two wounded men at the scene — one inside a business and one outside — and a third victim later arrived at a hospital with gunshot injuries believed to be from the same event.

The deceased was identified as 26‑year‑old Malon Nurse of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The two surviving victims were both listed in critical condition. Detectives from the MPD Homicide Branch opened an active investigation; motive has not been released and no arrests or suspect identifications have been announced. Authorities have asked the public for information and are offering a reward for tips that lead to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone saw activity in the 1700 block of North Capitol Street around 9:40 p.m. on February 14 or has information about these shootings, please come forward.