A dispute in Southeast Washington, D.C. in spring 2022 escalated to deadly violence when 48-year-old Irvin Brandon was shot on the evening of May 3. Officers from the Seventh District responded to reports of a shooting in the 700 block of Brandywine Street, SE, at about 9:07 p.m. Brandon, a Black male, had been seen arguing with two unidentified men shortly before the shooting and was found with a gunshot wound.

D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported him to a hospital with life-threatening injuries; he died on May 20, 2022. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide due to a gunshot wound. Homicide Branch detectives are investigating; no arrests or suspect descriptions have been released and authorities have not disclosed a motive. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone saw the argument or the men involved that evening on Brandywine Street, SE, please contact investigators with what was seen.