The Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia (MPD) announced the 14-year-old girl's death, which occurred around 5:09 p.m. on May 21.

Washington Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Shane Lamond departs federal court after pleading not guilty to obstruction of justice and other charges, Friday, May 19, 2023, in Washington.

D.C. police say that on average, more than five critical missing person cases are reported each day in the District. So far this year, 919 cases have been closed, with a closure rate of 99% in 2024.