Justin Robinson dies in fatal Washington, D.C. police shooting
Justin Robinson dies in fatal Washington, D.C. police shooting
Fatal Washington, D.C. police shooting death of Justin Robinson – Obituary
Justin Robinson, 26, was fatally shot by D.C. police officers on the morning of September 1, 2024, near a McDonald’s located at 2529 Good Hope Road Southeast. The incident occurred after Robinson’s car crashed into the restaurant around 5:30 a.m., causing minimal damage.
Police arrived on the scene to find Robinson unresponsive inside the vehicle with a firearm visible on his lap. Robinson, who worked with the D.C. Office of the Attorney General’s “Cure the Streets” violence interruption program, began moving and reportedly reached for an officer’s service weapon after being instructed to drop his gun. In response, two officers fired at Robinson, who later died from his injuries despite efforts by D.C. Fire and EMS.
The involved officers have been placed on administrative leave as the incident is under investigation. Body camera footage is expected to be released following a review.
Justin Robinson dies in fatal Washington, D.C. police shooting Fatal Washington, D.C. police shooting death of Justin Robinson – Obituary Justin Robinson, 26, was fatally shot by D.C. police officers on the morning of September 1, 2024, near a McDonald’s located at 2529 Good Hope Road Southeast. The incident occurred after Robinson’s car crashed into…
Justin Robinson dies in fatal Washington, D.C. police shooting Fatal Washington, D.C. police shooting death of Justin Robinson – Obituary Justin Robinson, 26, was fatally shot by D.C. police officers on the morning of September 1, 2024, near a McDonald’s located at 2529 Good Hope Road Southeast. The incident occurred after Robinson’s car crashed into…