In the early morning hours of July 30, 2016, a violent encounter on Interstate 295 in Southeast Washington, D.C., claimed the life of 25-year-old Judonne Stephens. At approximately 2:28 a.m., authorities responded to reports of gunfire and discovered Stephens and another man inside a vehicle near the Firth Sterling Avenue overpass, both suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical services transported both men to a local hospital for treatment.
Despite medical efforts, Judonne Stephens, a resident of Northeast Washington, succumbed to his injuries the following day, on July 31, 2016. His death was one of three homicides that occurred during a particularly violent day in the city, which had previously experienced a 14-day period without a killing. The incident prompted an investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department, which sought assistance from the public to gather information regarding the shooting.
As of the latest available reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the death of Judonne Stephens, and the investigation into his homicide remains open. Authorities have not publicly released detailed descriptions of any suspects involved in the shooting. The Metropolitan Police Department has offered a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this crime.
