In the early morning hours of a Sunday in Washington, D.C., the life of 26-year-old Benjamin Coleman was tragically cut short. At approximately 5:47 a.m. on May 25, 2025, police responded to reports of a shooting in the 3300 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. Upon arrival, officers discovered a grim scene. Benjamin Coleman, a resident of Northwest D.C., was found unconscious and not breathing, having sustained apparent gunshot injuries.
Emergency medical personnel from DC Fire and EMS
were dispatched to the location, but despite their efforts, there were no signs of life. Mr. Coleman was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving a community to grapple with the sudden and violent loss. The circumstances that led to the shooting remain unclear, as authorities have not yet released details on a possible motive or whether Coleman was the intended target.
As of now, the investigation into Benjamin Coleman's death is ongoing. The Metropolitan Police Department is actively seeking information from the public to help piece together the events of that fateful morning. No arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the homicide. Detectives are continuing to investigate, and a reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this senseless act of violence.
