WASHINGTON – Police in the District of Columbia are investigating a New Year’s Day homicide after a woman was found shot dead inside a hotel room in the northwest. The incident occurred on the 4300 block of Military Road just after 1:15 a.m. Monday. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities are looking for a man described as 5-feet-6-inches tall wearing black clothing and a black ski mask who was last seen leaving the location on foot. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact police at 202-727-9099 or text the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
The discovery of the deceased woman is the latest in a series of shooting incidents in D.C. as the city continues to grapple with violence. Just days earlier, a D.C. teenager was killed in a shooting during the last weekend of 2023. The incidents have raised concerns about public safety and the prevalence of gun-related crimes in the area.
The New Year’s Day homicide and the previous weekend’s shooting are part of a larger trend of violence in the city. Police are urging members of the public to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigation. The incidents serve as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement and public safety officials in the nation’s capital.
The police are committed to ensuring the safety and security of residents and visitors in Washington, D.C. as they continue to investigate these incidents and work towards preventing further acts of violence in the city.