In the Fairfax Village area of Washington, D.C., on the afternoon of March 11, 2022, a sense of unease settled over the 3800 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast. It was there that Donnell Henderson, a 60-year-old male resident of Southeast, was found suffering from gunshot wounds. The call came in to the Metropolitan Police Department's Sixth District at approximately 2:22 p.m., reporting a shooting.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Mr. Henderson in a grave state. D.C.
Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel were summoned to the scene, but after a thorough examination, they determined that his injuries were fatal. He was pronounced dead at the location, and his body was subsequently transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The incident occurred at an Exxon gas station in the area, adding a layer of public visibility to the tragic event.
In the wake of the shooting, homicide detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department launched an investigation into the death of Donnell Henderson. Authorities have been actively seeking information from the public to help identify and locate the person or persons responsible for this violent act. As of now, the search for a suspect continues. No arrests have been announced in connection with the case.
The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a substantial reward of up to $25,000 for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the death of Donnell Henderson. They are urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward and have provided multiple avenues for submitting tips, including a direct phone line and an anonymous text tip line, in the hope of bringing closure to the case and justice for Mr. Henderson.
