via MPD
Update: Full release from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating suspects and a vehicle in connection to a homicide that occurred on Monday, July 16, 2018, in the 300 block of 53rd Street, Northeast.
At approximately 8:00 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located a juvenile female, an adult female, and an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victims to area hospitals. After all life-saving efforts failed, the juvenile female victim was pronounced dead. Two other adult male victims sought treatment at an area hospital for gunshot wounds.
The decedent has been identified as 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson, of Northeast, DC.
The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.”
The suspects’ vehicle is described as a black Infinti four door sedan, with the rear bumper missing.
From MPD:
“Last night, 10 y/o Makiyah Wilson lost her life when several gunmen opened fire into a crowd. MPD is committed to bringing justice to her family and need your help identifying the individuals responsible! Take a good look at these photos. Have info? Call 2027279099/text 50411
The suspects’ vehicle is described as a black #Infiniti four door sedan, missing the rear bumper. The incident occurred on Monday, July 16, 2018, in the 300 block of 53rd Street, Northeast at approximately 8:00 pm.”
Last night, 10 y/o Makiyah Wilson lost her life when several gunmen opened fire into a crowd.
MPD is committed to bringing justice to her family and need your help identifying the individuals responsible!
Take a good look at these photos. Have info? Call 2027279099/text 50411 pic.twitter.com/u20UjADdnt
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) July 17, 2018
Enough is enough. We need every community member to help us get illegal guns off our streets. If you have any information related to tonight’s shooting, please call (202) 727-9099 or text 50411.
Tonight’s briefing ➡️ https://t.co/8jDwMsHYuj
— Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) July 17, 2018
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