MPD Increases Reward to $50,000 in Search for Answers in Tragic Shooting Death of 3-Year-Old Ty’ah Settles in Southeast DC
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is intensifying its search for answers in the devastating shooting death of 3-year-old Ty’ah Settles in Southeast DC last week. To aid in the investigation, MPD has increased the reward amount to $50,000 for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Ty’ah was found at a nearby fire station in the 2400 block of Irving Street, Southeast, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite being airlifted to a local hospital, the child was pronounced dead.
According to MPD’s preliminary investigation, Ty’ah was inside a vehicle in the 2300 block of Hartford Street at the time of the shooting. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The original reward of $25,000 has been boosted by an additional $10,000 from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and $15,000 from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), bringing the total possible reward amount to $50,000.
The community is in shock and mourning the loss of young Ty’ah, and police are working tirelessly to ensure justice is served. Anyone with information about the shooting can call the police at (202) 727-9099 or text their tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
The increased reward amount demonstrates the commitment of MPD and its partner agencies to solving this tragic case and bringing closure to Ty’ah’s family. The community’s support and cooperation are crucial in this investigation.
As the search for answers continues, the city comes together to mourn the loss of a young life taken too soon. Ty’ah’s memory will live on, and her family will receive justice with the help of the community and law enforcement.
The $50,000 reward serves as a beacon of hope in the pursuit of justice for Ty’ah and her loved ones. Anyone with information, no matter how small, is urged to come forward and assist in the investigation.
