In the autumn of 2018, a wave of violence was tragically punctuated by the death of Avery Anderson, a 21-year-old male from Southeast Washington, D.C. On the evening of Saturday, October 6th, the sound of gunshots pierced the night in the 4600 block of Benning Road SE. When police responded at approximately 8:45 p.m., they discovered Anderson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite the efforts of first responders, Avery Anderson succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
His death was quickly classified as a homicide, adding to a concerning increase in the city's homicide rate at the time. The Metropolitan Police Department launched an investigation into the shooting, seeking assistance from the public to bring those responsible to justice.
In the days following the incident, authorities offered a substantial reward of up to $25,000 for any information that would lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons involved in Anderson's death. The investigation was handled by the department's Homicide Branch, which urged anyone with knowledge of the case to come forward. Despite these efforts, public online sources available do not contain information regarding any arrests or named suspects in the shooting death of Avery Anderson. His case was highlighted as part of a string of violent incidents that had plagued the Benning Road corridor in the weeks prior, though his shooting occurred at a location geographically separate from the other recent crimes.
