The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau and Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that led to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday morning in Northeast.

On Thursday, October 29, 2026, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Sixth District officers responded to the 4100 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast, for the report of a shooting at a bus stop. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male who was unconscious and not breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS transported the victim to a local hospital where, despite lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced deceased.

The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Yeferson Moreno-Gimenez, of Temple Hills, Maryland.

At approximately 5:19 a.m., Sixth District officers responded to the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast, for the report of a male suspect firing a gun in a business parking lot. Upon arrival, officers observed the suspect brandishing a firearm. As officers exited their vehicle, the suspect discharged the firearm in the direction of a bystander exiting the business, resulting in the officer subsequently discharging their service weapon. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the seriously injured suspect to a local hospital for treatment.

The investigation determined that the suspect involved in the initial shooting at the bus stop was the same individual involved in the officer-involved shooting.

The suspect has been identified as 47-year-old William Louis Chase Jr., of Northwest, D.C. Chase was arrested and charged with Murder 1, Felony Assault on Police Officer & Emergency Personnel, and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun). 

The suspect’s firearm was recovered on the scene and is pictured below: 

The members involved have been placed on administrative leave, pursuant to MPD policy. The release of body-worn camera footage is pursuant to District of Columbia law (D.C. Official Code § 5–116.33 (c)(2)).

The officer-involved shooting is under investigation by the Internal Affairs Bureau’s Force Investigations Team, which investigates all law enforcement officer-involved shootings in the District of Columbia. The United States Attorney’s Office will independently review the facts and evidence in the case.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099 or by texting 50411.

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