Fatal Shooting of Herbert Jones, 51, in Northeast

Monday, September 2, 2024

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide in Northeast.

On Monday, September 2, 2024, at approximately 6:42 a.m., officers responded to a call for a man down in the 5100 block of Sheriff Road, Northeast. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The male was pronounced dead on the scene.

The decedent has been identified as 51-year-old Herbert Jones 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.

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