Homicide — Washington, DC — reported 2026-07-12

SUMMARY

A teenage boy was fatally shot Saturday night in Northeast Washington, D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Washington, DC
  • Date reported: 2026-07-12
  • Suspect: Black
  • Victim(s): 1 (teenage boy)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The shooting occurred on the 1600 block of Gales Street Northeast in the Rosedale / Kingman Park neighborhood.
  • A juvenile male suspect was described as Black and wearing a black shirt and black pants.
  • The suspect was last seen near 16th Street and Rosedale Street Northeast riding a black bicycle.
  • The Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating the shooting.
  • Anyone with information is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099 or submit an anonymous tip by texting 50411.