Honesty Cheadle dies in fatal Washington D.C. shooting
Fatal Washington D.C. shooting death of Honesty Cheadle
Over the weekend, D.C. authorities launched an investigation following the death of a three-year-old girl. According to official reports, the young girl was the victim of a shooting incident.
Law enforcement officials stated that officers received a call about 3 a.m. on Saturday, July 5th regarding gunfire in the 1000 block of 14th Street Southeast. Upon their arrival at the scene, responding officers found a three-year-old female with serious injuries from a gunshot wound. Emergency medical services provided initial treatment before transporting the child to a nearby medical facility.
Tragically, officials confirmed on July 7th that the little girl passed away from her injuries. The authorities identified her as Honesty Cheadle.
Investigators revealed that preliminary findings suggest a suspect intentionally discharged firearm rounds from nearby. The bullet struck the child as she was seated inside a parked motor vehicle with family members present.
In a statement, the Police Chief conveyed deep sorrow regarding this devastating incident. She expressed profound sympathy for the family of the deceased while emphasizing that detectives were diligently pursuing multiple leads to identify those responsible.
The ongoing investigation has not yet yielded specific information regarding potential suspects. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that might assist in solving this case. A substantial reward of up to $25,000 is being offered to any reliable informant who provides evidence leading to an arrest and conviction.
Individuals are encouraged to contact the Metropolitan Police Service at (202) 727-9099 or send a text message to 50411 with any relevant information.
