On a Saturday night in Washington, D.C., the life of Doran Melvin Woodson, a 28-year-old Black man, was tragically cut short. It was September 17, 2016, at approximately 10:41 p.m., when police were called to the 5200 block of Just Street in the Northeast quadrant of the city following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Woodson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel who responded to the scene were unable to save him, and he was pronounced dead at the location.
The investigation into Woodson's death was immediately launched by the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch. Detectives began to piece together the events of that fatal evening, seeking any information that could lead to a suspect or suspects. The police department issued a public appeal for assistance, urging anyone with knowledge of the shooting to come forward.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement, details about who was responsible for Woodson's death have remained elusive. No specific descriptions of any suspects were released in the initial stages of the investigation. As time has passed, no arrests have been made in connection with the homicide, and the case officially remains unsolved. The Metropolitan Police Department has offered a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Doran Melvin Woodson's death. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police.
