On a summer evening in Washington, D.C., authorities were called to check on the well-being of a resident in the 700 block of 12th Street SE. What they discovered inside the home on Sunday, June 10, 2018, was a tragic scene. Wykeena Ferguson, a 40-year-old female, was found deceased, having suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Initially, there were conflicting reports about the cause of death, with some suggesting she had been beaten, but the official cause was later confirmed as a shooting.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
In the days that followed, the Metropolitan Police Department launched a homicide investigation into Ferguson's death. Their efforts led them to identify a primary suspect in the case, Xavier Jerome Dunmore. At the time of the incident, Dunmore was 48 years old. Authorities issued a warrant for his arrest, charging him with second-degree murder while armed. He is considered to be armed and dangerous.
The investigation into the death of Wykeena Ferguson remains open as law enforcement continues to seek justice for her and her family. Despite the issuance of an arrest warrant, there have been no public reports confirming the apprehension of Xavier Jerome Dunmore. The police have urged anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.
