Police Continuing The Investigation Into Monday’s Northeast Fatal Shooting
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 6:45 A.M. ET. 1 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
WASHINGTON, DC.- On Monday night, a 27-year-old man tragically became the latest victim to fall prey to the neverending gun violence plaguing the streets of the nation’s capital city after he was fatally gunned down in Northeast, D.C.
According to D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela A. Smith, on Monday, January 13, 2025, shortly after 6:30 p.m., members of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department’s Sixth District responded to a report of gunfire on the 4500 Block of Quarles Street in Northeast, D.C.
Upon arrival, Police Officers found a man, later identified as Landen Mayo, 27, of Southeast, D.C., on the ground suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Mr. Mayo was immediately transported by DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services to a nearby hospital, where, despite life-saving measures, Mr. Mayo succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased a short time later.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. No arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with information regarding the shooting death of Mr. Mayo is urged to contact the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
