In the pre-dawn hours of a Sunday morning in Washington, D.C., the life of Kevin Roberts Jr. was tragically cut short. A 37-year-old man, Kevin was a resident of Northeast D.C. While details about his personal life, his family, and his work are not widely known, his death left a void and an unsolved case in the city’s records. He is remembered on the list of homicide victims for 2026, a man whose story ended abruptly and violently inside a city apartment.
The incident occurred on
October 11, 2026. At approximately 5:22 a.m., officers from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sixth District were dispatched to the 1200 block of Eastern Avenue, Northeast, following a report of a shooting. This street marks the edge of the District, forming the border with Prince George's County, Maryland, in the Deanwood neighborhood of Ward 7. The area is a mix of residential buildings and commercial properties, a familiar urban landscape that was shattered by violence that morning.
Upon arriving at the scene, police discovered Kevin inside one of the apartments. He was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Personnel from D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services were called to the location and immediately began lifesaving efforts. Despite their attempts to render aid, the injuries Kevin had sustained were too severe. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) quickly launched a homicide investigation, with detectives from the Homicide Branch taking charge of the case. Investigators began the meticulous process of canvassing the area, searching for evidence, and seeking witnesses who might have seen or heard something in the quiet hours of the early morning. However, the circumstances leading up to the shooting remained unclear. Authorities did not release information about a possible motive or whether Kevin knew his attacker.
As the investigation continued, key questions lingered. Police did not specify whether Kevin lived in the apartment where he was found or if he was visiting. No description of any suspect or suspects was made public, and authorities did not announce any immediate arrests in the days and weeks that followed the shooting. The case was added to the city's list of unsolved homicides for the year 2026, a stark reminder of the work that remained for law enforcement.
The investigation remains open and active. The Metropolitan Police Department continues to seek assistance from the public to solve this crime and bring a measure of closure to those affected by Kevin’s death. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the homicide. Detectives urge anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward. Tips can be provided by calling the police at (202) 727-9099 or by texting the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
