On a Sunday morning in Washington, D.C., a burst of gunfire shattered the peace of the 2600 block of Bladensburg Road, Northeast. When officers from the Fifth District arrived at the scene around 11:35 a.m. on April 28, 2024, they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was identified as 72-year-old Larry Kiser, a male resident of Northwest, D.C. Emergency services transported him to a local hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal, and he succumbed to them shortly after arrival.
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. At this time, authorities have not released any information regarding potential motives for the attack. The investigation is ongoing, and as of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the homicide.
Police have not publicly identified any suspects or persons of interest in the case.
The Metropolitan Police Department is urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward to assist in the investigation. They are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Larry Kiser's death. Community members with any knowledge of the incident are encouraged to contact the police department or send anonymous tips through their text line.
