Street Brawl Near DC Waterfront Turns Deadly After Guard Spots Chaos

A 29-year-old man was killed after a fight near the Southwest Waterfront on Wednesday night, according to D.C. police. Members of the National Guard reported seeing a group of men fighting in the 400 block of I Street SW shortly before 9 p.m., and responding officers found the victim with an abdominal injury. DC Fire and EMS rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Police: National Guard spotted the altercation

In a press release, the Metropolitan Police Department said First District officers responded at about 8:52 p.m. after National Guard members reported the fight. Officers found an adult male suffering from an injury to his abdomen and, despite lifesaving efforts at the hospital, he did not survive. MPD identified the victim as 29-year-old Keon Jones of Southwest, D.C., and listed the case number as CCN 26057314.

No weapon details; investigation ongoing

Officials have not said whether a weapon was used and have released no…..

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