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Marcus Covington

Case from Washington, DC dated Feb 23, 2021

Victim Details

Marcus Covington

Male

Black / African American

Washington

DC

2021-02-23

49

Marcus

Covington

07/05/2026

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On a Tuesday afternoon, February 23, 2021, 49-year-old Marcus Covington was on the platform of the Anacostia Metro Station in Southeast Washington, D.C. At approximately 1:35 p.m., he was approached by a man who descended the escalator to the platform. The two exchanged a brief conversation and what appeared to be a half-hearted hug. The encounter took a tragic turn when, as Covington turned to walk back to the bench, the other man pulled out a handgun and shot him multiple times at close range. ...
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  • Suspect Sought in a Homicide: 1100 Block of Howard Road, Southeast | mpdc
  • Suspect Sought in an Assault With Intent to Kill (Gun) Offense: 1100 Block of Howard Road, Southeast. | mpdc
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