Kevin Booker Death News – Authorities in Washington, D.C., are reviewing the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that turned deadly Friday evening, after police say a man who was not permitted at a Georgetown residence confronted officers during their response to a home alarm.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) reported that the incident occurred on Nov. 14 at approximately 6:47 p.m. Officers from the Second District were dispatched to a home in the 4400 block of Reservoir Road Northwest after an alarm was triggered. Before arriving, officers learned that the individual believed to be inside the residence, identified as 41-year-old Kevin Booker of Northwest D.C., was under a Civil Protection Order prohibiting him from being at the home.
When officers reached the location, they said they saw Booker inside. For more than 20 minutes, officers called out to him and instructed him to come outside so they could safely resolve the situation. Despite repeated efforts to communicate, MPD said Booker did not respond. With concerns growing and the residence unsecured, officers entered through an unlocked door in an attempt to reach him and ensure the safety of everyone involved.
As officers moved through the home and reached the second floor, police say Booker suddenly advanced toward them while holding two objects—a knife and a screwdriver. According to MPD, this rapid approach left officers with little time to react, and one officer discharged their service weapon. Medical help was immediately requested, and first responders transported Booker to a nearby hospital. Despite treatment, he later passed away from his injuries.
Investigators stated that both the knife and screwdriver were recovered at the scene. MPD also noted that the resident of the home had sought a restraining order against Booker several weeks earlier, on Oct. 30. Additionally, Booker had been arrested on Nov. 13—just one day before the shooting—for allegedly violating that same protection order. Details regarding what led him to return to the property the following day have not been released.
As with all officer-involved shootings in the District, the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave while MPD reviews the event, a standard procedure meant to ensure a thorough and neutral investigation. MPD also confirmed that body-worn camera footage will be released in accordance with city law, providing additional clarity once the footage has been reviewed and prepared for public release.
The case is now in the hands of MPD’s Investigations Team, which is tasked with examining the timeline of events, witness accounts, and evidence collected from the home. Alongside the police department’s internal review, the U.S. Attorney’s Office will conduct an independent assessment, as is customary in cases where law enforcement uses lethal force. These dual investigations are intended to provide transparency and accountability as officials work to determine whether officers followed proper procedures and whether any laws were broken.
Officials have not released further information about the officers involved, including how many were present during the encounter or what steps were taken during the 20-minute attempt to communicate with Booker before entering the home. Likewise, authorities have not said whether anyone else was inside the house when the encounter occurred.
Community members are encouraged to come forward with any information that may help investigators understand the full context of the situation. MPD continues to urge patience as both investigations proceed, emphasizing that a complete review is essential to presenting an accurate account of what occurred inside the Georgetown residence that evening.
