WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Metropolitan Police Department has identified 41-year-old Allen Sharpshire of Northeast, D.C., as the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, July 18, 2025.
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving roommates at an apartment in the 100 block of Fort Drive, NE, at approximately 12:15 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered Sharpshire inside the residence suffering from an unspecified injury.
DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the scene, but despite life-saving efforts, Sharpshire was pronounced dead shortly afterward.
Following a medical examination, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed that Sharpshire died from a gunshot wound and officially ruled his death a homicide.
The incident remains under active investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department. Authorities have not yet released details regarding possible suspects or arrests connected to the case.
Allen Sharpshire’s sudden and tragic death has left his family, friends, and neighbors in mourning. Described by those who knew him as a steady and kind-hearted individual, his life was taken far too soon under violent circumstances that have shaken the community.
Investigators are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the police or submit tips anonymously through the department’s Crime Solvers hotline.
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