The 3-year-old girl who was tragically killed in a shooting incident on Friday night in a Southeast, D.C. neighborhood has been identified as Ty’ah Settles from Southeast, D.C. The fatal shooting occurred around 9:10 p.m. in the vicinity of the 2400 block of Irving Street, Southeast, and authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Metropolitan Police Department responded quickly to reports of gunfire and discovered the 3-year-old girl at a nearby fire station on Irving Street, Southeast, with a gunshot wound. MPD Officers and DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel provided immediate medical assistance to the child, who was then airlifted by the United States Park Police to a nearby hospital.
Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, Ty’ah Settles was pronounced dead at the hospital. The investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those responsible.
The community is in shock and mourning the loss of this young life, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation. The shooting is a stark reminder of the senseless violence that continues to plague our communities, and the need for continued efforts to address gun violence and keep our neighborhoods safe.
The Metropolitan Police Department is committed to finding justice for Ty’ah Settles and her family, and is working tirelessly to investigate the incident and bring those responsible to justice. The department is urging anyone with information to contact them immediately, and is offering a reward for any information that leads to an arrest and conviction.
The community is coming together to support the family and friends of Ty’ah Settles, and to demand an end to the senseless violence that has claimed too many young lives. The incident is a painful reminder of the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of violence and to provide support and resources to our communities.
As the investigation continues, the Metropolitan Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation. The department is committed to finding justice for Ty’ah Settles and her family, and to ensuring that those responsible are held accountable.
In the wake of this tragedy, the community is coming together to support one another and to demand an end to the senseless violence that has claimed too many young lives. The incident is a painful reminder of the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of violence and to provide support and resources to our communities.
