“Antonio Kojesus Riley Obituary, Death: 44-Year-Old Victim of Deadly Double Shooting in Southeast Washington, D.C., Identified by Metropolitan Police Department, Investigation Ongoing, Community Mourns Loss of Life, Second Victim Hospitalized with Critical Injuries, Police Seek Public’s Help in Solving Tragic Incident”
Antonio Kojesus Riley, a 44-year-old resident of Southeast Washington, D.C., was tragically killed in a double shooting that occurred on Wednesday, leaving the community in shock and grief.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), officers responded to a reported shooting on the 2300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue just before 11:45 a.m. When they arrived, they discovered two men with gunshot wounds.
Emergency responders transported both men to a hospital, where Riley succumbed to his injuries. The second man remains hospitalized and is receiving treatment for critical injuries as of the latest update on Friday.
On Friday, police identified Riley as the deceased victim, and the investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Authorities are asking the public for assistance with the investigation and encouraging anyone with relevant information to come forward.
The shooting occurred in a busy area of Southeast Washington, D.C., and police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. They are reviewing surveillance footage and speaking with witnesses to piece together the events that led to the shooting.
The community is mourning the loss of Riley, who was a resident of the area. Friends and family are paying tribute to his memory, and a makeshift memorial has been set up near the scene of the shooting.
As the investigation continues, police are urging anyone with information to contact them at 202-727-9099 or to text tips anonymously to 50411. They are also seeking any surveillance footage that may have captured the shooting or the events leading up to it.
The shooting is a tragic reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence in the city, and authorities are working to address the problem. The Metropolitan Police Department is committed to solving the case and bringing justice to the victim and his family.
The incident has also raised concerns about public safety in the area, and police are increasing patrols and working to address any underlying issues that may have contributed to the shooting.
In the face of this tragedy, the community is coming together to support the family and friends of Antonio Kojesus Riley and to seek answers and justice in the days ahead.
