MPD Provides an Update in 15th Street Northwest Shooting

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) provides an update on the 15th Street Northwest shooting. 

On Thursday, November 12, 2026, at approximately 7:59 a.m., Second District officers responded to the 1500 block of 15th Street, Northwest for multiple reports of an active shooter. Upon arrival, officers located five victims in the area suffering from gunshot wounds. Two adult females and two adult males, all conscious and breathing, were transported to an area hospitals for treatment of their injuries. One adult male victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene.

The decedent has been identified as 46-year-old James Stuart of Northwest, D.C.

Through the course of the investigation, a suspect was developed who resided in the 1500 block of 15th Street, Northwest. MPD tactical officers gained entry to an apartment and located an adult male suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and found that the suspect displayed no signs consistent with life. The suspect remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Inside the apartment, three firearms (a shotgun, rifle and a handgun) were located, which were all used in the shooting. There were no firearms registered to the suspect in the District of Columbia.

The suspect has been identified as 55 years-old Matt Wade Lambert, of Northwest, DC.

This case remains under investigation. Anyone who has information is urged to call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. 

The Metropolitan Police Department would like to thank our local and federal partners for their assistance with the investigation. We would also like to thank the community for their assistance.