Niomi Russell

Murdered

On April 14, 2024, 15-year-old Niomi Russell was fatally shot in Southeast Washington, D.C. The incident occurred in the 2400 block of Elvans Road, where Niomi was standing outside an apartment building when unknown suspects opened fire from a vehicle.

According to the Metropolitan Police Department, Niomi was hit by the gunfire and ran into the apartment building in an attempt to seek safety. However, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by police officers ...Read More

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