In the early morning hours of Saturday, May 25, 2024, the life of 19-year-old Naheem Andre Worley of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, was tragically cut short by gunfire in Southeast Washington, D.C. At approximately 12:40 a.m., officers from the Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched to the 1300 block of Congress Street, Southeast, after receiving reports of gunshots in the area.
Upon their arrival, police discovered Worley suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel from D.C. Fire and EMS were also at the scene but found no signs of life. Worley was pronounced dead at the location of the shooting. The incident is being investigated as a homicide by the department's Homicide Branch.
As of late May 2024, authorities had not publicly identified any suspects or a possible motive in the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing, and the Metropolitan Police Department has appealed to the public for assistance. A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Naheem Worley's death. Detectives are urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward and contact them or to provide anonymous tips through their designated text line.
