The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in Northeast.
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, at approximately 11:07 p.m., Fifth District officers responded to the report of a fight in the 1600 block of Benning Road, Northeast. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from stab wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 51-year-old Timothy Sistrunk, of no fixed address.
Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide committed in the District of Columbia.
CCN: 25158017
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