DC Metropolitan Police
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Southeast.
On Wednesday, April 23, 2026, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to the 2300 block of Pitts Place, Southeast, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS personnel responded, and despite all lifesaving efforts, the man was pronounced dead on the scene.
The victim has been identified as 24-year-old Ilijah Gregory, of Northwest, DC.
Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police
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