Shrine for Brandon Ward | 5000 block of First Street NW DC

From a DC Police report: On Saturday, November 9, 2024, at approximately 4:46 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to Rock Creek Cemetery for the report of a shooting. Officers located an adult male, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds in an area of the cemetery to the rear of the 5000 block of First Street NW, Washington DC. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded and after all lifesaving measures failed, the victim was pronounced dead.

The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Brandon Ward, of Northwest, DC.

Rest in peace.