Information Wanted in Fatal Shooting of Kevin Roberts Jr., 37, in Northeast

Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026

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

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, at approximately 5:22 a.m., Sixth District officers responded to the 1200 block of Eastern Avenue, Northeast , for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, an adult male victim was located inside an apartment suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene, and despite all lifesaving efforts, the victim was pronounced dead on the scene.

The decedent has been identified as 37-year-old Kevin Roberts Jr., of Northeast, 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. 

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