Publications
The Metropolitan Police Department sponsors Safe Haven events in each of the seven police districts. Check out all the 2026 Halloween events hosted by the Metropolitan Police Department.
Resources for victims of domestic violence are included in the attachment below.
On Friday, September 11, 2026, at approximately 10:50 pm, Mr. Jovon Graves was shot and killed in the 1900 block of 18th Street, SE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at approximately 11:19 pm, Mr. Michael Barnes was shot and killed in the 800 block of Chesapeake Street, SE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
On Friday, August 28, 2026, at approximately 1:39 pm, Mr. Cortez Lilly was shot and killed in the 6200 block of Dix Street, NE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
On Sunday, December 24, 1989, at approximately 2:03 am, Mr. Nelson Hernandez was shot and killed in the 1600 block of Monroe Street, NW. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
On Monday, August 17, 2026, at approximately 2:30 pm, Mr. John Watts was shot and killed in the 5000 block of Benning Road, SE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
On Sunday, August 9, 2026, at approximately 5:26 am, Ms. Daremiah Banks was shot and killed in the 1100 block of K Street, NW. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at approximately 10:48 pm, Mr. Robert Bland was shot and killed in the 800 block of R Street, NW. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
On Saturday, July 25, 2026, at approximately 9:48 pm, Mr. Dayquan Miller was shot and killed in the 1200 block of Valley Avenue, SE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.