Death by Cop 2021-2025
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David Warren Childs
Gender : Male
Age : 25
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/17/2025
Location : 1200 block of 47th Place NE
City : Washington
County : Washington, D.C.
State : District of Columbia
Agency : Metropolitan Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/17/2025, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department were on patrol near the Deanwood Metro station after reports of gunfire in the area. They observed David Warren Childs with what appeared to be a firearm tucked into his waistband. When approached, Childs fled on foot and officers chased him to the 1200 block of 47th Place NE. During a physical confrontation Childs reached toward the object and officers opened fire, killing him at the scene.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/11/17/police-shoot-district-northeast-wounded/
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/man-killed-in-police-shooting-in-deanwood/4017323/
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/investigation-underway-following-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-dc
