Do you know who killed Zaire Bradley in 2019? In the quiet, early morning hours of January 13, 2019, a burst of violence shattered the calm on a Southwest Washington, D.C. street, leaving two families to grapple with an enduring mystery. It was approximately 1:16 a.m. when the sound of gunshots echoed through the unit block of Forrester Street. Responding to the alert, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrived to a grim scene.
Inside a vehicle, they found 20-year-old Zyair Bradley, a male, and 23-year-old Alexis Washington, both suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The initial moments were a frantic effort to save them. D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel rushed the two to a local hospital, clinging to the hope that their lives could be spared. Tragically, the injuries were too severe. Despite the urgent medical attention, both Zyair Bradley and Alexis Washington were pronounced dead, turning a hopeful rescue into a somber double homicide investigation.
Detectives from the department's Homicide Branch took charge of the case, beginning the painstaking process of piecing together the events that led to the fatal shooting. As of today, no arrests have been made in connection with the deaths of Zyair and Alexis. The case remains an open investigation, a painful and unresolved chapter for their loved ones and the community. In an effort to bring those responsible to justice, the Metropolitan Police Department has offered a substantial reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons behind this act. Authorities continue to appeal to the public for any details that might finally provide answers and a measure of closure for the grieving families.
