A 50-year-old man, identified as Lawrence Meekins of northwest D.C., was shot dead in a quiet Southeast Washington neighborhood early Tuesday. The Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 1800 block of E Street SE around 2:05 a.m., where Meekins was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save him, he died at the scene. No suspect has been named. Authorities now seek public help, offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. A silent street turned crime scene—raising fresh concerns over rising city gun violence.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
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50-year-old Lawrence Meekins found shot multiple times in southeast D.C.
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Shooting occurred around 2:05 a.m. Tuesday on the 1800 block of E Street SE
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Police attempted life-saving measures, but the victim died at the scene
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No suspects identified as of now; investigation remains open
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MPD offering $25,000 reward for tips leading to arrest and conviction
A quiet D.C. neighborhood was shattered by gunfire in the early hours of Tuesday when a man was found shot multiple times in the 1800 block of E Street SE. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) confirmed the victim as 50-year-old Lawrence Meekins, a resident of northwest Washington.
The incident, reported just after 2 a.m., has left many in the community unsettled, with authorities still searching for answers.
According to MPD officials, officers responded to the scene at approximately 2:05 a.m. after receiving a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found Meekins suffering from several gunshot wounds. Officers immediately attempted life-saving measures, but Meekins succumbed to his injuries before he could be transported for further medical care.
“He was pronounced dead on the scene,” a police spokesperson said, confirming the fatal outcome of the shooting.
At this stage of the investigation, no suspects have been identified, and police have yet to establish a motive. The area was quickly secured by law enforcement, and investigators began canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses or surveillance footage that might offer clues about what happened in the moments leading up to the shooting.
In a public appeal, MPD urged anyone who may have information to come forward.
“We are actively seeking the community’s assistance in gathering any information that could help solve this case,” the department said in a statement. “Even the smallest detail can make a difference.”
The department also reminded the public about a standing reward: “MPD offers a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for this homicide.”
Those with information are encouraged to contact detectives directly at (202) 727-9099.
As the investigation continues, neighbors and local officials alike are expressing concern about rising violence and the impact it has on residents’ sense of safety. While authorities remain tight-lipped about the specifics of this case, it is now part of a broader effort to address ongoing gun violence in the District.
The name is known, but the killer is not. As police search for answers, the silence around Lawrence Meekins’ death grows louder.
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