Fatal Shooting of Taquan Turner, 29, in Northeast

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

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

On Monday, October 7, 2024, at approximately 8:44 p.m., members of the Fifth District responded to the 100 block of T Street, Northeast, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the members located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS was called to the scene and after all lifesaving measures failed, the victim died at the scene.

The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Taquan Turner, of Alexandria, VA.

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 that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a homicide committed in the District of Columbia.

CCN: 24155690