Vashawn Jones, a 22-year-old Black man who lived in Southeast Washington, D.C., was fatally shot on Sunday evening, September 24, 2023. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Seventh District responded at about 8:31 p.m. to the 4400 block of 3rd Street SE after gunshots were reported. EMS transported Jones to a nearby hospital, but he died of his wounds and his death was ruled a homicide.

The Homicide Branch is handling the investigation. No motive, suspect information, or arrests have been released, and detectives describe the inquiry as active. A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for tips that lead to an arrest and conviction. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives or submit an anonymous tip through the department’s tip line.