WASHINGTON — A deadly shooting early Tuesday morning in Northwest Washington has claimed the life of 27-year-old Nyesha Walden-Hatcher, authorities confirmed. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is leading an investigation into the incident, which took place at an apartment building on 16th Street NW.
Police said officers were dispatched just after 3 a.m. to the 3100 block of 16th Street NW in response to a 911 hang-up call. When officers arrived, they discovered Walden-Hatcher inside the doorway of an apartment suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel immediately attempted to save her, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear. Police have not said whether Walden-Hatcher knew her attacker or if anyone else was present when the shooting occurred. Investigators are continuing to gather information from the scene to determine how and why the fatal shooting took place.
Homicide detectives from MPD are handling the case. At this time, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not identified any suspects. Police are urging anyone with information about the shooting, or who may have witnessed anything in the area around the time of the incident, to come forward and assist with the investigation.
Residents in the Northwest D.C. community expressed shock and concern after learning of the shooting. Neighbors described the apartment building as normally quiet and said the incident left the community shaken. Many reported seeing a heavy police presence early Tuesday morning as officers and investigators secured the area and began collecting evidence.
MPD said the investigation is ongoing. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage, conducting interviews with potential witnesses, and gathering physical evidence from the scene to piece together what happened. Authorities emphasized that the public’s assistance could be crucial in solving the case and ensuring justice for Walden-Hatcher. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department immediately.
