DLA Piper Associate's Body Discovered in Hotel

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of DLA Piper IP associate David Messerschmitt, who was discovered stabbed to death on Tuesday, reports the Washington Post. The tragic situation came to light when his body was found by police around 11am in the Donovan, a boutique hotel on Thomas Circle. The 30-year-old, who lived on Capitol Hill, was earlier reported missing by his wife.

The DC Metropolitan Police Department identified a person of interest, shown in camera footage it released from Monday night. The Post reports that there's a $25K reward for information leading to a conviction.

Continue reading this story with a free account

Log in or register
Sign up for more articles like this
Subscribe to Bisnow's Washington, D.C. Newsletters
Related Stories

270-Unit Manassas Gated Community Sells: The D.C. Deal Sheet

BXP Closes In On Next D.C. Office Development As It Shrinks Assets

How Metropolis Is Bringing Parking Into The Future With AI And Recognition Technology

Montgomery County Approves 18-Month Data Center Moratorium

With New $250M Deal, Elme Is Fully Set To Liquidate

Simpson Thacher Appears In Talks For What Could Be One Of D.C.'s Largest Office Leases In 2026

Hines Nabs 4 Prince William Housing Sites: The D.C. Deal Sheet

AvalonBay Sells 217-Unit Community Next To Greensboro Metro

GSA Head Says Federal Government Has 'Place To Play' In Southwest D.C. Redevelopment

Downtown D.C. Office In Receivership Hits Market For Conversion

Nonprofit Takes On $105M Silver Spring Project: The D.C. Deal Sheet

Janeese Lewis George Wants To Stabilize Rent. The Question Is How