Statement on the Passing of Thursday’s Shooting Victim

I am deeply saddened to share the heartbreaking news that the young man who was shot Thursday afternoon in Tenleytown has passed away as a result of his injuries. Any death at the hands of gun violence is a senseless tragedy and even more so when the victim is one so young. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and the entire community as we mourn this loss.

I visited the scene Thursday and have remained in communication with the MPD Second District Commander. While the investigation is ongoing, we are taking immediate steps to ensure our neighborhoods and our young people are protected.

I, along ANC 3E and Tenleytown Main Street, have urged MPD to maintain a heightened and more visible presence in Tenleytown, particularly during the high-traffic hours, and the department is deploying additional resources to the neighborhood. MPD is also working across partner agencies to identify and address any conflicts within the community.

Additionally, I have been in contact with local school leaders to support them in their response and ensure that young people are engaged to preempt further violence.

We must be clear: we cannot and will not tolerate violence in our community, particularly in an area traversed by thousands of children every day.

If you have any information that could assist in this investigation, please contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or text 50411.

We will continue to work together to keep our community safe and support one another through this incredibly difficult time.