Family describes teen killed in DC gun accident as a ‘light’ – NBC4 Washington

Published
June 09, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
Barnaby Street SE
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Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Washington, D.C. District Of Columbia in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia: A 15‐year‐old girl named Journee Long was shot and killed in an apartment on Barnaby Street SE in Southeast Washington, D.C. The gun that fired was unsecured and owned by a resident who is now facing weapons charges. Police described the incident as a tragic accident involving two teens who had accessed the weapon. The victim’s family has spoken publicly about the loss and called for justice.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Journee Long Unknown Fatal
J’Von Green At-fault party

Original reporting

Family describes teen killed in DC gun accident as a ‘light’ – NBC4 Washington

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