In the early morning hours of August 28, 2020, a tragic event unfolded in Southeast Washington, D.C., forever altering the lives of one family. Erik Butler, a 28-year-old Black male, became the victim of a fatal shooting in the 1100 block of Barnaby Terrace. The Metropolitan Police Department’s Seventh District officers responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 8:47 a.m.
and discovered Butler suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical services arrived at the scene and transported him to a local hospital in a desperate attempt to save his life. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, Erik Butler succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The loss of the young man sent ripples of grief through his community and left his loved ones seeking answers.
In the wake of the shooting, the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Butler's death. Authorities have offered a reward of up to $25,000 for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this senseless act of violence. However, to date, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the homicide. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue to appeal to the public for any information that might bring a measure of closure to a grieving family.
