In the evening hours of December 27, 2021, tragedy struck in Southeast Washington, D.C., forever altering the lives of the family and friends of Kevin Mayberry. A 19-year-old Black/African American male, Mayberry was a resident of the Southeast quadrant of the city. That night, at approximately 8:51 PM, the sound of gunfire pierced the air in the 2400 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast.
When officers from the Seventh District of the Metropolitan Police Department arrived at the scene,
they discovered a grim reality. Kevin Mayberry was found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Despite the immediate response and efforts of DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services, he showed no signs of life and was pronounced dead at the location. His body was subsequently transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the official cause of death.
The Metropolitan Police Department launched a homicide investigation into Mayberry's death. In an effort to bring his killer or killers to justice, the department has offered a substantial reward of up to $25,000 for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for this violent act. However, the investigation has proven to be challenging.
To date, no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the fatal shooting. The authorities have not released any descriptions of potential assailants, and no arrests have been made in the case. The police have made public appeals for assistance, urging anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. The investigation into the death of Kevin Mayberry remains ongoing as his family and community continue to await answers and hope for justice.
