Matthew James Belland, 37, was shot and killed on the evening of Monday, December 18, 2023, in Washington, D.C. The shooting happened about 9:01 p.m. in the 400 block of Brandywine Street SE. Born December 13, 1986, in Arlington, Virginia, he was remembered by family as compassionate and generous; he had recently donated stem cells to his father, who was battling leukemia, an act his cousin described as completing an assignment. He was the son of James and Sherry Belland.

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the death as a homicide. No public information has been released about suspects or arrests. Detectives are asking the public for help, and a reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. If anyone knew Matthew or saw anything that night, please contact investigators with tips.