Justice Sought for Zytina Mason-Brown | Washington DC News

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

A 14-year-old girl, Zytina Mason-Brown, was shot and killed in May 2025—initially labeled an accident by police, but her family fought to reveal the truth. After months of advocacy, the Medical Examiner ruled it a homicide, and now, nearly a year later, D.C. police have arrested a 17-year-old juvenile suspect who was present at the scene. Zytina, an eighth grader with dreams of becoming a beautician and real estate agent, is remembered by her grieving family as a bright, hopeful soul. While details about the suspect remain sealed due to his age, this arrest marks a crucial step toward…