Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old in Northeast Washington
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on 46th Street Northeast in Washington, DC. On Sunday, October 25, 2026, officers responded to a shooting at a residence and discovered a 16-year-old male victim with apparent gunshot wounds…
Washington, DC, October 26, 2026 —
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide after a 16-year-old male was found with apparent gunshot wounds at a residence on 46th Street Northeast in Washington, DC.
Officers responded to a report of a shooting on Sunday, October 25, 2026, and discovered the victim at the residence. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the information provided about the incident.
The victim’s name and the residence’s exact address were not provided. The time officers were called to the scene was also not specified.
Details about what led to the shooting, whether anyone else was present, and whether a suspect has been identified or arrested were not included in the available information. No motive or additional circumstances were provided.
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the death as a homicide. The information provided does not describe any further investigative steps or indicate whether additional updates have been announced.
The case involves the death of a minor, but no further information about the victim was available. Details about any witnesses, evidence, or potential charges were also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Nathan.Clarke on mpdc.dc.gov, see more information here.
