A Southeast D.C. man has been identified by police as the victim of a deadly Saturday night shooting.
Police said 28-year-old Kenneth Barksdale Jr. was shot in the 1200 block of 44th Street at around 8 p.m.
When officers arrived, they found Barksdale with gunshot wounds. First responders took him to a hospital where he died from his injuries.
This homicide investigation would bring the District’s total number of homicides to over 260, from D.C. police. The shooting comes amid a reported surge in crime聽as there is less than 40% increase in homicides when compared to 2022 and the highest homicide rate in two decades.
The last time D.C. saw homicides eclipse 260 .
Police have not identified a suspect in the shooting, but are offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest and conviction. Tipsters should call 202-727-9099 or text their anonymous tip to 50411.
Below is the area where the shooting happened:
