Do you know who murdered Damon Dukes in 2019? In the cold of a January evening in Washington, D.C., the life of Damon Dukes, a 25-year-old Black man, was tragically cut short. On Sunday, January 6, 2019, at approximately 7:59 p.m., the sound of gunshots echoed through the 200 block of V Street, Northwest. When officers from the Third District arrived at the scene, they found Dukes suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency services rushed him to a local hospital, where he fought for his life.
However, his injuries proved to be too severe, and he succumbed the following day, on Monday, January 7, 2019. His death marked one of the first homicides in the District for that year, a grim start to the new year.
The Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch launched an investigation into the shooting. Despite their efforts, the case has remained unsolved, and no suspects have been publicly identified or arrested in connection with the murder of Damon Dukes. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and a potential motive have not been released to the public.
In an effort to bring justice for Dukes and his family, the police have appealed to the public for assistance. 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 his death. Authorities continue to urge anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward, offering the option to submit anonymous tips through a dedicated text line. The investigation into his death remains open and ongoing.
