In the early evening of February 25, 2019, a tragedy unfolded in Southwest, Washington, D.C., that cut short the life of 35-year-old Georgette Goodman. A Black female resident of the community, she was in the 4700 block of 1st Street, Southwest, when the sound of gunfire shattered the relative quiet of the neighborhood at approximately 6:23 pm. When officers from the Seventh District arrived at the scene, they found Goodman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical
services were dispatched to the location, but despite their efforts, Goodman's injuries were too severe. She was pronounced dead at the scene, her life abruptly ended by an act of violence. Her body was later taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy. The Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch is actively investigating the case, which was quickly ruled a homicide.
In the years since Georgette Goodman's murder, her case has remained unsolved. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with her death. The police have offered a substantial reward of up to $25,000 for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for her killing. Investigators continue to appeal to the public for assistance, hoping that someone may have information that could bring a measure of justice to Goodman and her loved ones.
