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Melvin Watson

Case from Washington, DC dated Aug 22, 2007

Victim Details

Melvin Watson

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Washington

DC

2007-08-22

2007-08-22

38

Melvin

Watson

06/25/2026


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On the evening of August 22, 2007, a man identified as Melvin Edward Watson was shot and killed in Washington, D.C.. The incident occurred at approximately 8:53 p.m. in front of 1701 Benning Road, NE.

The Metropolitan Police Department is actively investigating the case, which remains an unsolved homicide. Authorities have sought assistance from the public in gathering information regarding the shooting death of the male victim. A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for any informati ...
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