The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, October 29, 2026, in Northwest. Officers from the Fourth District responded to reports of a shooting around 4:08 p.m. in the 3600 block of Georgia Avenue, Northeast.
Upon arrival, officers found an adult male who was unconscious and not breathing, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS transported the victim to a local hospital, where, despite lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead. The deceased has been identified as 53-year-old Ricardo Waymon Jones, of Northwest, DC.
MPD is urging anyone with information about the incident to contact them. Residents can call police at (202) 727-9099 or send a tip via the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The agency is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this homicide.
This investigation is ongoing, and residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity in their neighborhoods.
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