Shawn Minor, a 33-year-old male special police officer, was fatally shot while on duty in the early hours of Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Washington, D.C. At approximately 12:23 a.m., Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to the sound of gunshots in the 2500 block of Elvans Road, Southeast. Upon arrival, they discovered Minor with gunshot wounds and showing no signs of life.
At the time of the incident, Minor was in his uniform, working for Edwards Security Consultants.
The area where the shooting occurred had been the site of other recent violence. Despite the ongoing investigation into his death, there has been no information released to the public regarding any potential suspects or arrests made in the case.
The Metropolitan Police Department has offered a reward of up to $25,000 for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for Minor's death. His homicide remains unsolved. He was a resident of Forestville, Maryland, and has been remembered as a son, brother, and father.
