Former Trump Official Mike Gill Dies in Fatal Shooting During Violent Washington DC Carjacking

Mike Gill, a former official in the Trump administration, tragically lost his life after being shot during a carjacking spree in Washington DC. His wife, Kristina Gill, confirmed his passing on Saturday. Gill had previously worked at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission under the Trump administration.

He fell victim to the violence surrounding the carjacking incidents, which resulted in the loss of another individual's life as well. Kristina Gill expressed deep sorrow over her husband's sudden departure, highlighting his various roles as a loving husband, church member, mentor, volunteer on the District of Columbia Board of Elections, and coach for his daughter's soccer team. In his role as senior vice president of capital markets at the Housing Policy Council, Gill was dedicated to improving the lives of others.

The council mourned his untimely death, recognizing it as a significant tragedy. Details of the shooting were revealed by Erica Richardson, a spokesperson for the Gill family, who disclosed that the incident took place on Monday afternoon according to Washington's Metropolitan Police Department. The chaos unfolded rapidly, involving a Jeep Grand Cherokee in a matter of minutes.

The assailant shot a male driver in a car before attempting to steal a Mercedes-Benz, ultimately leading to the fatal shooting of Alberto Vasquez Jr. The attacker, identified as 28-year-old Artell Cunningham, was later fatally shot by police in Maryland after being found with two handguns. Cunningham was also connected to other carjacking incidents in Prince George’s County, Maryland, but fortunately, no officers were injured during the confrontation.

The community mourns the loss of Mike Gill and the other victims of this senseless violence.