The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a homicide that resulted in an officer-involved shooting early Thursday morning in Northeast. The incident occurred on October 29, 2026, around 5:00 a.m., when Sixth District officers responded to reports of a shooting at a bus stop located in the 4100 block of Minnesota Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male who was unconscious and not breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite efforts by DC Fire and EMS to revive the victim, they were pronounced dead at a local hospital.
The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Yeferson Moreno-Gimenez from Temple Hills, Maryland. Shortly after the initial incident, at approximately 5:19 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue for reports of a male suspect firing a gun in a business parking lot. Upon arrival, officers witnessed the suspect brandishing a firearm. As officers exited their vehicle, the suspect fired at a bystander, prompting an officer to discharge their service weapon in response. The suspect was subsequently transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
The suspect has been identified as 47-year-old William Louis Chase Jr. from Northwest, D.C. Chase has been arrested and charged with Murder 1, Felony Assault on a Police Officer and Emergency Personnel, and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun). A firearm belonging to the suspect was recovered at the scene.
In accordance with MPD policy, the officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave. The officer-involved shooting is currently under investigation by the Internal Affairs Bureau’s Force Investigations Team, which examines all law enforcement officer-involved shootings in the District. The United States Attorney’s Office will also conduct an independent review of the case.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this incident to contact the police at 202-727-9099 or by texting 50411.
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