The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has identified the victim of a fatal shooting inside a Denny’s restaurant on December 3 as 18-year-old Jeremiah Law from Fort Washington, Maryland. Law was shot multiple times and later died from his injuries, leaving the local community in shock.
Police were called to the Denny’s on Bladensburg Road NE at around 10:49 a.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found Law outside the restaurant suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency responders quickly transported him to a nearby hospital, but despite their efforts, Law succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the shooting took place inside the restaurant, though the exact circumstances remain unclear. Authorities have not disclosed whether Law was a customer or an employee at the time of the incident. Police are now searching for two suspects believed to be involved, but no arrests have been made as of December 4.
MPD is urging anyone with information to come forward and is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for tips leading to an arrest and conviction. Individuals can contact the police by calling 202-727-9099 or texting the department’s Text Tip Line at 50411. Officials are hopeful that community cooperation will help solve the case swiftly.
This tragic incident is part of a troubling pattern of gun violence in the area, raising concerns among residents. The death of such a young man has amplified calls for stronger measures to curb violence and improve public safety. Many in the community have expressed their grief and hope for justice to be served.
