In the Brightwood neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C., the evening of Saturday, December 7, 2013, was shattered by the sound of gunfire. At approximately 8:58 p.m., officers from the Fourth District responded to reports of gunshots in the 900 block of Sheridan Street, Northwest. Upon their arrival, they discovered a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
The man was identified as 31-year-old Demetrius Eccles, a resident of Northwest D.C. D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel who responded to the scene found no signs of life. Eccles was pronounced dead at the location, and his body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy to determine the official cause and manner of death.
The Metropolitan Police Department launched a homicide investigation into the shooting death of Demetrius Eccles.
In the days following the incident, authorities sought the public's assistance in gathering information that might lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. A reward of up to $25,000 was offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.
Despite the ongoing investigation and the reward offered, information regarding a suspect or a motive in the shooting of Demetrius Eccles was not publicly released. The case remains a somber reminder of the gun violence that has affected the community. The investigation into his death continues, leaving his family and community searching for answers and justice.
