In the early hours of Sunday, June 7, 2026, the life of 29-year-old Eligio Daniel Perez was tragically cut short in a fatal shooting in Northwest, D.C. At approximately 2:17 a.m., officers from the Third District of the Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 1300 block of 6th Street, Northwest. Upon their arrival, they discovered a conscious and breathing male suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency services from DC Fire and EMS were promptly on the
scene and transported Perez to a local hospital in critical condition. Despite the urgent medical attention and all lifesaving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The Metropolitan Police Department is actively investigating the incident, which has been classified as a homicide.
As of now, investigators have not released any information regarding a possible motive for the shooting or any potential suspects. The case remains under active investigation by homicide detectives. 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 person or persons responsible for the death of Eligio Daniel Perez. This case summary reflects the ongoing nature of the investigation into the violent death of a young man in the nation's capital, with law enforcement actively seeking leads to bring those responsible to justice.
