Fatal Shooting of Michael Barnes, 32, om Chesapeake Street, SE

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Southeast.
 
On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at approximately 11:47 p.m., Seventh District officers responded for the report of a shooting in the 800 block of Chesapeake Street, Southeast. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, pronounced the victim dead on scene.

The victim has been identified as 32-year-old Michael Barnes, 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: 26120397