Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Southeast.
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at approximately 6:29 a.m., Seventh District officers responded to the 1300 block of Congress Street, Southeast, for the report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female who was unconscious and not breathing suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded, and despite all lifesaving efforts, the woman was pronounced dead on the scene.
The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Jasmine Malone, of no fixed address.
Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide committed in the District of Columbia.