Publications
On Monday, June 10, 2024, at approximately 10:05 pm, Mr. James King was shot and killed in the 4100 block of Hayes Street, NE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
On Monday, March 9, 2026, at approximately 6:27 pm, Mr. Terrance Crutchfield was shot and killed in front of the 5300 block of E Street, SE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, at approximately 4:08 pm, Mr. John Despertt was stabbed and killed in the 2400 block of Virginia Avenue, NW. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, at approximately 11:07 pm, Mr. Travis Fears was shot and killed in the 4400 block of 3rd Street, SE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is structured to ensure effective leadership, accountability, and specialized support across all areas of public safety. At the top is the Executive Office of the Chief of Police, which provides overall direction and oversight for the department.
Pursuant to the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, effective April 21, 2023 (D.C. Act 24-781), the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is required to publish data on its overtime spending.
Pursuant to the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, effective April 21, 2023 (D.C. Act 24-781), the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is required to publish data on its overtime spending.
On Friday, February 13, 2026, at approximately 2:15 pm, Mr. Nehemia Williams was shot and killed in the 2600 block of 14th Street, NW. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
