A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in Southeast D.C. Tuesday evening, police say.
Police identified the victim as Jaylin Osborne, of Southeast D.C. The founder and CEO of his school said he was a student at Digital Pioneers Academy.
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Someone reported hearing gunshots in the 2600 block of Stanton Road SE near the corner of Douglass Road at about 10:30 p.m., according to a Metropolitan Police Department release.
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Police found Osborne unresponsive in the street with multiple gunshot wounds.
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He was taken to the hospital with critical injuries and underwent surgery. He later died from his injuries, police said.
"Jaylin was a bright student and dedicated friend and big brother. He was a hard working and curious scholar who was seen as a leader among his classmates. He had hoped to join the DPA football team in the fall," CEO Mashea M. Ashton said in a letter to the school community.
The teen is the fourth Digital Pioneers Academy student to die this school year due to gun violence.
"Right now, the city is not safe, and violence usually increases in the summer when young people are out unsupervised.
That’s why I’m making the recommendation that you keep your children indoors in the evening and in supervised activities during the day," Ashton went on to stay.
Officers said it was unclear if the teen was the intended target.
Police are asking for witnesses or anyone with home surveillance cameras in the area to call them at 202-727-9099. A reward of up to $25,000 is available.
This is a developing story. Stay with News4 for more updates.
