On a Thursday afternoon in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C., a call about an unconscious man led police to a grim discovery. Inside an apartment in the 3500 block of 6th Street, Southeast, on January 25, 2024, officers found 31-year-old Malik Gliss, a male resident of the area, suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the arrival of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The initial call to authorities came in at approximately 1:05 p.m., prompting a
swift response from the Seventh District officers. Upon entering the residence, they found Mr. Gliss, launching what would become an active homicide investigation. The Metropolitan Police Department is heading the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.
In the wake of the incident, law enforcement has reached out to the community for assistance. A significant reward has been offered for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for this act of violence. However, details regarding a potential motive or any persons of interest have not been made public. The investigation remains ongoing, and as of now, no arrests have been made and no suspects have been officially named in the death of Malik Gliss.
