Update from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in a fatal shooting that occurred in Northwest.
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, at approximately 12:34 a.m., Third District officers responded for a report of a shooting in the 1400 block of Clifton Street, Northwest. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim was pronounced dead.
The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Jerome Myles, of Northwest, DC.
Responding officers observed two suspects fleeing the scene and entering a nearby apartment building. Homicide Branch detectives responded to the scene, and following multiple emergency search warrants, one of the suspects was located and placed under arrest. 35-year-old Antone Whitaker of Northeast, DC, was charged with First Degree Murder While Armed.
The second suspect is still being sought. 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.”
“Dear PoPville,
A helicopter has been circling the northern part of Meridian Hill Park for about an hour now. I am not sure I even want to know why — it’s past 3am.”
From MPD sent at 2:37am:
“Alert: Shooting investigation in the 1400 block of Clifton Street, NW.
Have info? Call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”
Update from MPD:
“On Saturday, October 4, 2025, at approximately 12:35 a.m., Third District officers responded to the 1400 block of Clifton Street, Northwest, for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male unconscious and not breathing suffering gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene but despite all lifesaving efforts the victim was pronounced dead. Homicide detectives are investigating. Anyone with information is urged to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411. CCN 25151341”
A reader reports:
“we woke up to ROUNDS firing from some type of automatic weapon. It was insane. Then a handgun shot back. Seemed like a drive by situation, but we were asleep and won’t up to the most insane sounds. Looked like the entire MPD on our block last night. Would LOVE to learn more about this shit.”