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On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at approximately 12:30 am, Ms. Daquane Johnson was shot and killed in the 2000 block of Benning Road, NE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
The attached Hate Crimes Excel file is updated on a quarterly basis.
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On Monday, June 9, 2025, at approximately 12:10 pm, Mr. Breon Quick was shot and killed in the 1200 block of Mount Olivet Road, NE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
ShotSpotter is gunshot detection, acoustic surveillance technology that uses sensors to detect, locate and alert law enforcement agencies of potential gunfire incidents in real time.
On Friday, July 4, 2025, at approximately 5:39 pm, Ms. Zoey Kelley was shot and killed in the 1700 block of Benning Road, NE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at approximately 2:05 am, Mr. Lawrence Meekins was shot and killed in the 1800 block of E Street, SE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
Fireworks Safety
Whether you're celebrating Independence Day or the New Year, a backyard barbecue or other family occasion, it is important to understand the laws regulating fireworks use in the District of Columbia.
Academy training for recruit officers lasts approximately 37 weeks. MPD recruit officers complete a full program of classroom, scenario, physical, and tactical training to prepare them for the challenges of being a police officer.
Academy training for recruit officers lasts approximately 37 weeks. MPD recruit officers complete a full program of classroom, scenario, physical, and tactical training to prepare them for the challenges of being a police officer.
Academy training for recruit officers lasts approximately 37 weeks. MPD recruit officers complete a full program of classroom, scenario, physical, and tactical training to prepare them for the challenges of being a police officer.