Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Northwest D.C

DC Metropolitan Police

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest.

On Friday, April 5, 2025, at approximately 10:41 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the 700 block of Otis Place, Northwest, for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment.

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, despite all life-saving efforts, the victim was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 22-year-old Kalyl Young of Northwest, DC.

Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police

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