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Bernadette King

Case from Washington, DC dated Jan 26, 2018

Victim Details

Bernadette King

Female

Black / African American

Washington

DC

2018-01-26

49

Bernadette

King

06/20/2026

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In the winter of 2018, a tragic event unfolded in a residence in Southeast Washington, D.C., forever altering the lives of one family. On the evening of January 26th, police responded to a call about an unconscious person in the 2400 block of Elvans Road, SE. Upon arrival, they discovered 49-year-old Bernadette Earnice King inside a home, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, the Black female was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • Homicide Victim: Bernadette King | mpdc
  • Man arrested, charged in fatal shooting of DC woman | wusa9.com
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