Congress Heights

5 People Shot Two of Whom were killed yesterday afternoon in Congress Heights, One Man Shot in Petworth 8:36pm and “Suspect Sought in a Burglary One and Lewd, Indecent, or Obscene Acts Offense” in Georgetown

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in the 1300 Block of Congress Street, Southeast.

At approximately 1:21 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located two adult male and two adult female victims suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported all four victims to local hospitals for treatment. Moments later, members learned of a fifth victim seeking treatment at a local hospital.

Despite all life-saving efforts, one adult male victim and one adult female victim were pronounced dead. All additional victims are being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The decedents have been identified as 25 year-old George Evans III, and 28 year-old Keosha Ferguson, both of Southeast, 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 each 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.”


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“The Fourth District is investigating a shooting that occurred on March 31, 2021 in the 4700 block of 3rd Street, NW at approximately 8:36 PM. A male victim was shot in the legs. No lookout provided. Anyone with information can call (202) 727-9099 or text 50411.”


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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with a Burglary One and a Lewd, Indecent, or Obscene Acts offense that occurred on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in the 1200 block of 33rd Street, Northwest.

At approximately 5:38 am, the suspect entered a residence at the listed location. The suspect engaged in an indecent act in front of the victim then fled the scene.

The suspect is described as a male of Indian descent, 25 to 30 years in age, 5’10-6’1” in height, slim build, medium-brown skin tone, wearing a dark hooded shirt. The suspect was captured by a nearby camera and can be seen in the photo and video below:

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. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.”