US EditionDC Police Identify Man as Suspect in 3-Year-Old Girl’s Killing
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, JUL 10 – Authorities seek 24-year-old Charles Rucker, charged with first-degree murder while armed, after a shooting killed 3-year-old Honesty Cheadle in a parked vehicle, police said.
- On July 5, 2025, a shooting near 14th Street SE in Southeast Washington D.C. struck 3-year-old Honesty Cheadle while she watched fireworks with her family.
- The shooting resulted from at least one suspect firing a gun at a parked vehicle where Honesty was seated, and police identified 24-year-old Charles Rucker as the suspect.
- Honesty was rushed to a hospital with a gunshot wound to the upper body, placed on life support, and died on July 7, 2025, as her family and community mourned deeply.
- Police and the FBI have issued a combined reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to Rucker's arrest and have urged the public to provide any relevant tips.
- The case remains under investigation, with investigators actively searching for Charles Rucker, while Honesty's family calls for justice and for the suspect to turn himself in.
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Suspect identified in deadly shooting of 3-year-old girl in Southeast DC
A family torn apart is fighting for justice after a child’s tragic death. Wednesday, the Metropolitan Police Department released photos of the suspect they’re looking for — Charles Rucker. There is now a $50,000 reward for information that leads to his arrest. D.C. police said 3-year-old Honesty Cheadle died after she was struck by a stray bullet over the holiday...
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