The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest.
On Thursday, January 16, 2025, at approximately 2:31 a.m., Second District officers responded to the Unit block of Ridge Square, Northwest for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, inside of an apartment, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life the victim was pronounced dead. An adult female was also assaulted with a weapon during the incident and was treated on scene for minor injuries.
The decedent has been identified as 32-year-old Terell Cortez West, of Northeast, DC.
The preliminary investigation revealed the shooting occurred during a domestic dispute.
Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.
CCN: 25007196