Two people were wounded in a shooting Sunday evening at a prominent Congress Heights intersection, adding to a troubling pattern of violence along Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue that has persisted for years despite community intervention efforts and declining citywide crime rates.
The incident occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m. on June 22, 2025, at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Mellon Street in Southeast Washington. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, Seventh District officers found an adult male and a 16-year-old juvenile male, both conscious and breathing with gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Police have released surveillance footage of a suspect and are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. The Metropolitan Police Department is asking anyone who can identify the suspect or has knowledge of the incident to call (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411.
Part of Ongoing Violence Pattern
The shooting represents the latest in a series of violent incidents that have plagued the Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue corridor in Congress Heights. Research reveals multiple serious crimes along this stretch in recent years, including homicides, armed robberies, and assault cases that have made the area a focal point for police and community intervention efforts…