Mike Gill, a former Trump administration official, tragically passed away on Sunday as a result of injuries sustained during a carjacking spree in Washington, DC last Monday. He was 56 years old.
“We want to express our sincere gratitude to all those who have offered their condolences and assistance,” stated Kristina Gill, wife of Mike Gill, as shared with Fox 5.
Mike Gill has a strong background in government and finance, having held positions such as chief of staff of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission and senior vice president for Capital Markets at the Housing Policy Council. He had three children and was born and raised in St. Louis.
According to former CFTC Chair J. Christopher Giancarlo, his life exemplified all that is positive, just, and genuine. This statement was made on X, previously referred to as Twitter.
“He will be greatly missed and his memory will endure.”
Former Trump Official Dies During Carjacking Incident
According to a statement from the Metropolitan Police Department, an individual approached a parked vehicle on K Street, entered it, shot the male driver, and subsequently left the vehicle. Later, Gill’s family was able to identify the victim as Mike. Following a second fatal shooting, police shot and killed a man by the name of Artell Cunningham.
According to the MPD, the number of carjackings in DC has risen for the sixth year in a row, with a total of 959 reported incidents in 2023. Tragically, Mike Gill, a prominent member of the Trump Administration, was the victim of a violent carjacking in Washington, DC. He was shot in the head, an act of senseless brutality.
“A remarkable individual, his loved ones and acquaintances are overcome with grief. There is a need for the Federal Government to assume control of DC May blessings be upon Michael and his family!”Trump made a post on his site Truth Social on Sunday.