Fatal Shooting of Jacquise Zanders, 21, on Benning Rd, SE

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at approximately 5:10 p.m., Sixth District officers responded to the 4500 block of Benning Road, Southeast, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two adult males, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after all lifesaving efforts failed, one of the victim’s was pronounced dead. The second victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The decedent has been identified as 21-year-old Jacquise Zanders of Southeast, DC.

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.

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