The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has announced the arrest of a suspect linked to a fatal shooting that took place in Northwest Washington, D.C. The incident occurred on July 28, 2026, at approximately 10:38 p.m. when officers from the Third District responded to reports of gunfire in the unit block of New York Avenue, Northwest. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the prompt response from D.C. Fire and EMS, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The deceased has been identified as 18-year-old Darron Venable from Southeast D.C. Following a thorough investigation, the MPD secured a DC Superior Court arrest warrant for a suspect believed to be involved in the homicide.
On November 2, 2026, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force located and arrested 43-year-old Alan Maybin, also of Northwest D.C. Maybin has been charged with First Degree Murder while Armed-Premeditated in connection with the shooting.
The MPD is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact them at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for homicides in the District of Columbia.
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