In the afternoon hours of a Sunday in Washington, D.C., tragedy struck a young man from the Northeast quadrant of the city. James Gillespie, a 19-year-old male, was in the 100 block of 58th Street, Southeast, on November 13, 2022, when he was shot. The incident occurred shortly before 1:54 p.m., at which time a Sixth District officer discovered him suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene. D.C.
Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded and transported Gillespie to a nearby hospital in an effort to save his life. Despite the urgent medical attention and all life-saving efforts made by the hospital staff, James Gillespie succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch are actively investigating the shooting. As of the initial reports, no arrests had been made in connection with the homicide, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects. The police department is seeking assistance from the public to gather more information about the incident and has offered a substantial reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Gillespie's death. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police.
