In the late evening of a summer day in Washington, D.C., tragedy struck, forever altering the lives of a local family. On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in the 3600 block of Jay Street, Northeast, 34-year-old Shelton Robinson was fatally shot. The adult male victim was discovered by members of the Sixth District who had responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 10:29 p.m.
Upon their arrival at the scene, officers found Mr. Robinson suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical services were dispatched and transported him to a nearby hospital for treatment. Despite all life-saving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch is leading the investigation into the death of Shelton Robinson, which has been classified as a homicide. As of now, the investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or announced any arrests in connection with the shooting.
In an effort to gather more information, the police are appealing to the public for assistance. A significant reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this crime. The investigation continues as detectives work to piece together the events that led to the untimely death of Shelton Robinson.
