A Senate staffer died Sunday after suffering from head injuries sustained in a fight outside a bar and restaurant in聽D.C.’s Navy Yard neighborhood.
Berner “Bud” Richard Johnson III, 48, was assaulted last week near Scarlet Oak Restaurant and Bar on K Street SE, just around the corner his home, according to a police report.
The assault took place around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15.聽According to the report, a suspect struck Johnson “about the head.”
“He was a victim of a violent crime last week in D.C., and recently succumbed to the injuries that crime involved,”聽Sen. Chuck Schumer said during remarks on the Senate floor Monday.
“[Johnson] was beloved by his Senate family, the softball team he鈥檚 coached, and his many friends and family.聽I offer my prayers for his partner, Diane, his son Bo, and for all who loved and will miss him.”
Schumer said聽Johnson worked as a Senate staffer for over 30 years.
Police are still investigating the assault.
Below is a map of where the assault occurred:
