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Maurice Downing

Death by Force
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In the early hours of a Wednesday in Washington, D.C., the life of 34-year-old Maurice Downing was tragically cut short. On May 29, 2024, just after midnight, police responded to reports of a shooting on the unit block of Hanover Place in the Northwest quadrant of the city. Upon their arrival, they discovered Mr. Downing in the road, suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the immediate response from emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The male victim was a resident of Northw ...Read More
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  • FOX 5 DC: DC police release photos of suspect wanted in deadly Northwest DC shooting
  • Congress Heights on the Rise: MPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Northwest — Congress Heights on the Rise
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    Victim Details

    Maurice Downing

    Male

    Black / African American

    Washington

    DC

    2024-05-29

    34

    Maurice

    Downing

    11/15/2025

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