On a Thursday afternoon, May 4, 2023, tragedy struck in Southeast Washington, D.C., forever altering the lives of one family. Carlos Latney, an 18-year-old Black male from Accokeek, Maryland, was found lifeless in the 5600 block of B Street, SE. The Metropolitan Police Department responded to a call for a man down at approximately 3:40 p.m. and discovered Latney suffering from a fatal gunshot wound.
Emergency services, upon arrival, found no signs of life, and he was pronounced dead at the scene before being transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The investigation into the death of Carlos Latney was promptly taken over by the Homicide Branch of the Metropolitan Police Department. In the immediate aftermath, authorities had not made any arrests in connection with the shooting. The police department has reached out to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward.
As of the latest available information, no suspects have been publicly identified or apprehended in the killing of Carlos Latney. The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for his death. Detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.
