Mike Gill, who served as chief of staff at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has died from the injuries he sustained in a violent carjacking spree on Monday. The incident occurred at the 900 block of K Street NW.
According to the DC Metropolitan Police Department, the suspect approached the parked vehicle before 6pm on Monday, got inside the car and shot the driver before leaving. Artell Cunningham, a man experiencing a mental health crisis, is said to have fled the scene on foot and tried to carjack another person an hour later but also proved to be unsuccessful. The victim managed to inform the police.
The police said the suspect then approached another man and woman in their car in Northeast DC, demanded the keys before shooting the man, who later died in the hospital. The suspect fled the scene in the car. The 28-year-old attempted two more carjackings and was shot dead in New Carrollton, Maryland.
Mike Gill Had Collapsed on the Sidewalk, Was in Critical Condition
The former Trump administration official collapsed on the sidewalk when he got out of the car. He was rushed to the hospital and was in a critical condition. Gill passed away on Saturday.
His wife in an official statement confirmed his passing away:
“It is with profound sadness that I wish to inform the community of the passing away of my husband, Mike Gill. His sudden departure has left a void in our lives that can never be filled. In this time of grief, we are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from family, friends, and the community, and extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has reached out to offer condolences and assistance. Thank you for respecting our privacy as we mourn the loss of an incredible man.”
Ed DeMarco, the President of the Housing Policy Council, shared condolences. “Mike’s death is also a huge loss for the Housing Policy Council and for the Washington DC community, which has lost an outstanding citizen, neighbor, co-worker, and friend. Since 2021, Mike has led the Housing Policy Council’s capital markets work. His HPC colleagues mourn his loss. We admired Mike personally and professionally; he was an outstanding lawyer, public servant, colleague, and community member, giving his time and talent in service to his country, his city, his church, and his community.”