MPD Probes Fatal Shooting in Northeast

DC Metropolitan Police

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Northeast.

On February 19, 2025, at approximately 9:42 p.m., First District officers responded to the 700 block of H Street, Northeast, for the report of a shooting. Officers located an adult male, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene but despite all life-saving efforts, the victim succumbed to their injuries.

The decedent has been identified as 23-year-old Jaydon Parson of Northwest, DC.

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

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