Fatal Shooting of Aaron Brown, 27, in Northeast

Monday, July 13, 2026

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in Northeast.
 
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., members of the Sixth District responded to the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast, for the report of a shooting.  Upon arrival, officers located a victim in the alleyway suffering from a gunshot wound.  DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital where despite all life-saving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
 
The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Aaron Brown, of Laurel, Maryland.
 
Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide committed in the District of Columbia. 
 
CCN: 26096622