The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announces two arrests in the fatal shooting of two juveniles in Northeast last April. 

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at approximately 3:27 p.m., Sixth District officers responded to the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue, Northeast, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two juvenile male victims, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

D.C. Fire and EMS responded to the scene, and after all lifesaving measures failed, one juvenile male was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. Despite all lifesaving efforts, the second victim died due to his injuries at the hospital.

The victims have been identified as 14-year-old Tyale Coates and 12-year-old Mhilo Young, both of Northeast, D.C.

Pursuant to D.C. Superior Court arrest warrants, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, 18-year-old Antonio Terry of Southeast, D.C.  and on Monday, October 26, 2026, 20-year-old Markell Woodings of Southeast, D.C., were located and arrested. They were both charged with two counts of First-Degree Murder while Armed (Premeditated).

This case remains under investigation. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 per victim, bringing the total possible reward up to $50,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this offense. 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. 

CCN: 26049430

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