DC Metropolitan Police
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northeast.
On Friday, May 2, 2025, at approximately 12:48 p.m., Fifth District officers responded to the 600 block of 21st Street, Northeast, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, inside of an apartment, unconscious not breathing, suffering from apparent gunshot injuries. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life the victim was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 61-year-old Steven Stewart of Northeast, DC.
This case remains under investigation. Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police
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