Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch have arrested a woman for a homicide that occurred on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in the 100 block of Farragut Street, Northwest.

At approximately 2:43 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital where despite all lifesaving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries.

The victim was identified as 46-year-old Donald B. Childs, of Northwest, DC.

On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, pursuant to a DC Superior Court warrant, members of the Capitol Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 29-year-old Iesha Marks, of Bowie, Maryland. She was charged with First Degree Murder While Armed (Premeditated) for her role in Mr. Childs’ death.