DC Metropolitan Police
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in Northeast.
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., members of the Sixth District responded to the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a victim in the alleyway suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital where despite all life-saving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Aaron Brown, of Laurel, Maryland.
Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police
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