Publications
On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at approximately 10:45 pm, Mr. William Spriggs, Jr. was shot and killed in the 4800 block of Alabama Avenue, SE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
On Saturday, May 18, 2024, at approximately 3:28 Am, Mr. Devon Sharp was shot in the 1200 block of V Street, NW. Mr. Sharp succumbed to his injuries on May 20, 2024.
MPD understands that transparency around the use of force is critically important to maintain the public trust. To continue to promote these efforts, MPD will release use of force data on an annual basis beginning with calendar year 2020.
On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at approximately 12:52 am, Mr. Detrick Ealy was shot and killed in the 3300 block of D Street, SE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
On Sunday, May 5, 2024, at approximately 7:41 pm, Mr. Anthony White was shot and killed in the 3500 block of Stanton Road, SE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
On Saturday, May 11, 2024, at approximately 1:14 pm, Mr. Ellal Glover was killed in the 3600 block of Hayes Street, NE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
Academy training for recruit officers lasts approximately 28 weeks. MPD recruit officers complete a full program of classroom, scenario, physical, and tactical training to prepare them for the challenges of being a police officer.
Academy training for recruit officers lasts approximately 28 weeks. MPD recruit officers complete a full program of classroom, scenario, physical, and tactical training to prepare them for the challenges of being a police officer.
On Friday, May 3, 2024, at approximately 9:10 pm, Miss Ty’ah Settles was shot and killed in the 2300 block of Hartford Street, SE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
ShotSpotter is gunshot detection, acoustic surveillance technology that uses sensors to detect, locate and alert law enforcement agencies of potential gunfire incidents in real time.