Trump Administration Official Mike Gill Dies in Tragic Carjacking Incident

Former Trump Administration Official Fatally Shot in Washington, D.C. Carjacking

Mike Gill, a former official in the Trump administration, tragically passed away after being shot during a violent carjacking spree in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred on Monday, and Gill succumbed to his injuries the following Sunday at the age of 56. His wife, Kristina Gill, shared the heartbreaking news in a statement, expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support from the community.

Public Service and Tributes

Gill had previously served as the chief of staff of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission under the leadership of former President Donald Trump. Additionally, he held the position of senior vice president for Capital Markets at the Housing Policy Council. A St. Louis native, Gill was a loving father of three children.

Former CFTC Chair J. Christopher Giancarlo paid tribute to Gill, describing him as a person who represented all that is good and true. The Metropolitan Police Department disclosed that the shooter approached a parked vehicle on K Street, shot the male driver, and then fled the scene. Gill's family later confirmed that he was the victim of this senseless act.

Escalating Violence and Federal Intervention

Subsequently, the suspect in the case, Artell Cunningham, was shot and killed by the police after a second fatal shooting. The incident took place amidst a concerning trend of increasing carjackings in Washington, D.C., with 959 reported cases in 2023, according to the MPD.

Former President Trump expressed his condolences and called for federal intervention in addressing the escalating violence in the nation's capital.