Carlos Singleton, 47, was shot and killed on June 7, 2021, in the 6200 block of Banks Place NE, a residential area near the D.C.–Prince George’s County line. Officers from the Sixth District found him with gunshot wounds at about 9:20 pm; emergency medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene and his body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. He was a resident of Southeast, D.C., and his death has deeply affected his community and family.

Detectives from the Homicide Branch opened an investigation, but information about a motive or suspects was not released. No arrests had been announced and the Metropolitan Police Department offered a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. If anyone knew Mr. Singleton, saw or heard anything in the Banks Place NE area that evening, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.