Fatal Shooting of Erik Mewborn, 44, on Adams Place, NE

Sunday, September 15, 2024

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northeast.

On Saturday, September 14, 2024, at approximately 5:08 a.m., officers responded for the report of a man down in the 2200 block of Adams Place, Northeast. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene. After finding no signs consistent with life, the male was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 44-year-old Erik Mewborn of Northeast, DC.

Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a homicide committed in the District of Columbia.

CCN: 24141791