In the evening hours of Wednesday, April 22, 2026, tragedy struck in a Southeast Washington, D.C. neighborhood, claiming the life of 24-year-old Illijah Gregory. A resident of Northwest D.C., the young man was discovered by Metropolitan Police Department officers who were responding to reports of a shooting in the 2300 block of Pitts Place, Southeast, at approximately 7:45 p.m.
Upon their arrival at the scene, officers found Gregory unconscious and not breathing, having sustained
multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the immediate response and lifesaving efforts of D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel who were also dispatched to the location, Illijah Gregory was pronounced dead at the scene.
The homicide detectives of the Metropolitan Police Department have launched an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. At this time, authorities have not released any information regarding a potential suspect or suspects in the case and have not made any arrests. Investigators are actively seeking assistance from the public to gather any information that may lead to the identification and apprehension of the person or persons responsible for this act of violence. The Metropolitan Police Department is urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward and has offered a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals involved in the murder of Illijah Gregory.
