A man who was gunned down in broad daylight in Southeast D.C. might have been targeted in the past, News4’s Pat Collins reports. Collins spoke with the victim’s sister.
A father of three was killed in a drive-by shooting in Southeast D.C. Tuesday afternoon.
William Venison, 28, was struck five times in the 2800 block of Gainesville Street SE. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Venison had told his girlfriend he was going out to meet a friend before 1 p.m. People familiar with the case say someone was waiting in a car on the street and opened fire when Venison stepped outside.
His sister raced to the scene when she heard about what happened.
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“I couldn’t do anything,” she said. “I had to stand past the yellow tape.”
The motive appears to be a dispute someone had with men at the building. The building previously had been shot up, including Venison’s apartment door.
Police are reviewing surveillance video from the area.
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Venison’s sister, who asked to remain anonymous, had this to say to the shooter.
“You should turn yourself in,” Venison’s sister said. “That’s all I’ve got to say. I mean, the streets talk. Just know that.”
