In the late hours of a Sunday evening in Washington, D.C., a 28-year-old man named James Lamont Stewart became a victim of fatal gun violence. On January 6, 2019, at approximately 10:54 p.m., the sound of gunshots pierced the night in the 800 block of Varnum Street, Northwest. Officers from the Fourth District promptly responded to the scene.
Upon their arrival, they discovered Mr. Stewart suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency medical services were dispatched and transported him to a local hospital in a desperate attempt to save his life. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, his injuries proved to be too severe, and he was pronounced dead. The incident was one of several homicides that occurred in the city during a particularly violent weekend.
The investigation into the shooting revealed that two suspects were seen fleeing the area in a black sedan. Witnesses described the assailants as two Black males, with one wearing a white hoodie and the other a black one. The Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch has been handling the case and has offered a substantial reward of up to $25,000 for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Mr. Stewart's death. The case remains open as authorities continue to seek assistance from the public to bring the perpetrators to justice.
