Search for suspect underway after man killed in Northeast DC shooting: police

WASHINGTON - Metropolitan Police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place in Northeast D.C. Monday.

Officers responded to the Safeway in the 1600 block of Maryland Avenue, NE, around 5:30 a.m. on Oct. 16 for a report of shots fired.

Upon arrival, they found a man with a gunshot wound. He was reported to be conscious and breathing when EMS arrived to take him to an area hospital, but he was later pronounced dead.

Police later identified the victim as 28-year-old Davon Fuller, of Northwest, D.C.

Fuller worked as a constituent services coordinator in Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau's office in 2018 and 2019. Nadeau released a statement Wednesday, saying:

"I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn today that Davon Fuller, a former constituent services representative in my office, was murdered on Monday at the Hechinger Mall on Benning Road following a disagreement with someone at the Safeway as he exited the store.

"Davon grew up in Ward 1, was well-loved in our community, and worked incredibly hard in our office. He was a proud and caring father of two young children. His murder is a tragic loss and I sincerely hope there is justice for him.

"I am sending my condolences to his family, friends, and the community he loved, and that loved him back."

Police say the suspect in the shooting is described as a Black male, 20–25 years old with a dark complexion, last seen wearing a green hoodie and blue jeans with a gun tucked in the waistband.

He was last seen traveling across the parking lot toward the CVS. Police say not to engage the suspect and call 911 with any information.