WASHINGTON, DC — A fatal shooting at Rock Creek Cemetery on Saturday afternoon has left a 22-year-old man dead, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Officers from the Fourth District responded around 4:46 p.m. on November 9, 2024, to reports of gunfire in an area of the cemetery near the 5000 block of First Street NW. Upon arrival, officers discovered Brandon Ward, a Northwest DC resident, unresponsive and suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services attempted life-saving measures, but Ward was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have not provided information about potential suspects, and detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the shooting.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Metropolitan Police Department by calling (202) 727-9099 or texting the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in connection with the case.
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