Fatal Shooting of Javon Graves, 20 in Southeast

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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

On Friday, September 11, 2026, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Sixth District officers responded to the 1900 block of 18th Street, Southeast, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded and, after finding no signs consistent with life, pronounced the victim dead on scene.  

The decedent has been identified as 20-year-old Javon Graves, of Southeast, D.C. 

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: 26129762