Julius McCree, 36, was killed in the early hours of Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sixth District responded about 3:19 a.m. to reports of gunfire in the 3900 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast, near the Prince George’s County border. They found McCree outside, unconscious with multiple gunshot wounds; D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported him to a hospital where he died.

The MPD Homicide Branch is investigating. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. The department is asking the public for help and is offering up to a $25,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone has information about Julius McCree or the shooting on Southern Avenue that could assist the investigation, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department.